anisotropic

an·i·so·trop·ic

Bot. assuming a new position in response to external stimuli
Physics having properties, such as conductivity or speed of transmission of light, etc., that vary according to the direction in which they are measured

Origin of anisotropic

an- + isotropic

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anisotropic

adjective

Not isotropic.
Physics Having properties that differ based on the direction of measurement.

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an·i′so·trop′i·cal·ly
adverb

an′i·sot′ro·pism an′i·sot′ro·py
noun

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Differing according to orientation, as light scattered by a liquid crystal; light striking the liquid crystal's surface at a 90° angle might not be reflected (so the surface appears dark when viewed head-on), while light striking it at shallower angles is reflected (so the surface appears illuminated when viewed from a shallow angle).

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Adjective

(comparative more anisotropic, superlative most anisotropic)

(physics) Having properties that differ according to the direction of measurement; exhibiting anisotropy.
The crystal has an anisotropic structure, as it is stronger along its length than laterally.

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aniso- +‎ -tropic

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anisotropic - Computer Definition

Properties that differ based on the direction that is measured. For example, an anisotropic antenna is a directional antenna; the power level is not the same in all directions. Contrast with isotropic.

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