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isotropic

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i·so·tro·pic  (s-trpk, -trpk)
adj.
Identical in all directions; invariant with respect to direction.
i·sotro·py (-str-p), i·sotro·pism (-pzm) n.
isotropic [ˌaɪsəʊˈtrɒpɪk], isotropous [aɪˈsɒtrəpəs]
adj
1. (Physics / General Physics) having uniform physical properties in all directions
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Biology not having predetermined axes isotropic eggs
isotropically  adv
isotropy  n
isotropic  (s-trpk, -trpk)
Identical in all directions; invariant with respect to direction. For example, isotropic scattering of light by a substance entails that the intensity of light radiated is the same in all directions. Compare anisotropic.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.isotropic - invariant with respect to direction
isotropous
anisotropic - not invariant with respect to direction; "anisotropic crystals"


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