i·so·tro·pic (  s -tr  p k, -tr pk)adj. Identical in all directions; invariant with respect to direction. i·sot ro·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 anisotropic - not invariant with respect to direction; "anisotropic crystals" |
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