or·tho·trop·ic (ôr th -tr p  k, -tr pk)adj. 1. Tending to grow or form along a vertical axis. 2. Of or relating to a bridge deck consisting of steel plates supported by ribs underneath. or tho·tropi·cal·ly adv.or·thot ro·pism (ôr-thtr-pzm) n. |
orthotropic [ˌɔːθəʊˈtrɒpɪk]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) Botany relating to or showing growth that is in direct line with the stimulus
2. (Engineering / General Engineering) (of a material) having different elastic properties in different planes
orthotropism [ɔːˈθɒtrəˌpɪzəm] n
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