Definitions for anisotropic

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anisotropic an·i·so·trop·ic

Spelling: [an-ahy-suh-trop-ik, -troh-pik, an-ahy-]

IPA: /ænˌaɪ səˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk, ˌæn aɪ-/

Anisotropic is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 1133 anagrams from letters in anisotropic (aciinooprst).

Definitions for anisotropic

adjective

1. Physics. of unequal physical properties along different axes. Compare isotropic (def 1).
2. Botany. of different dimensions along different axes.

Origin of anisotropic

First recorded in 1875-80; an-¹ + isotropic

Examples for anisotropic

Both are adapted for determining the axes of elasticity and for the differentiation of isotropic and anisotropic bodies.

Thick lines represent the more excitable side of an anisotropic or dorsiventral organ.

Whether variation of temperature induces in anisotropic organs only one type of response, or two types, positive and negative.

The only condition requisite for the exhibition of response is the differential excitability of an anisotropic organ.