orthotropic
(ôr′t̸hō träp′ik)
adjective
- 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
- Bot. designating, of, or showing vertical growth, as most main stems and roots
Origin:
ortho- + -tropic
See orthotropic in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective- Tending to grow or form along a vertical axis.
- 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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