orthotropic

(ôr′t̸hō träpik)

adjective

  1. designating or of a design for bridges in which the structural supporting units also form the deck, or road surface, thus reducing weight and cost of construction
  2. Bot. designating, of, or showing vertical growth, as most main stems and roots

Origin: ortho- + -tropic

See orthotropic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  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.

Related Forms:

  • orˌtho·tropˈi·cal·ly adverb
  • or·thotˈro·pism (ôr-thŏtˈrə-pĭzˌəm) noun

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