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anisotropy
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an·i·so·trop·ic  (n-s-trpk, -trpk)
adj.
1. Not isotropic.
2. Physics Having properties that differ according to the direction of measurement.
an·iso·tropi·cal·ly adv.
ani·sotro·pism (-str-pzm), ani·sotro·py (-str-p) n.
anisotropy
the state or condition of certain flowers or plants of having different dimensions along different axes. See also physics. — anisotropic, adj.
See also: Botany
the state or quality of having different properties along different axes. See also botany. — anisotropic, adj.
See also: Physics
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Noun1.anisotropy - the property of being anisotropic; having a different value when measured in different directions
property - a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class; "a study of the physical properties of atomic particles"
isotropy, symmetry - (physics) the property of being isotropic; having the same value when measured in different directions
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