anisotropy

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Etymology

From aniso- +‎ -tropy.

Noun

anisotropy (countable and uncountable, plural anisotropies)

  1. The property of being directionally dependent.
    Synonym: aeolotropy
    Velvet exhibits anisotropy when rotated about its geometric normal.
  2. The degree to which this property is exhibited.

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