isotropic

[ ahy-suh-trop-ik, -troh-pik ]

adjective

1. Physics. of equal physical properties along all axes. Compare anisotropic ( def 1 ).
2. Zoology. lacking axes that are predetermined, as in some eggs.

isotropic

/ aɪˈsɒtrəpəs; ˌaɪsəʊˈtrɒpɪk /

adjective

1. having uniform physical properties in all directions
2. biology not having predetermined axes

   isotropic eggs

isotropic

/ ī′sə-trō′pĭk,-trŏp′ĭk /

1. Identical in all directions; invariant with respect to direction. For example, isotropic scattering of light by a substance entails that the intensity of light radiated is the same in all directions.
2. Compare anisotropic

Derived Forms

• ˌisoˈtropically, adverb
• iˈsotropy, noun

Other Words From

• i·sotro·py noun
• noni·so·tropic adjective
• noni·sotro·pous adjective
• uni·so·tropic adjective
• uni·sotro·pous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of isotropic¹

First recorded in 1860–65; iso- + -tropic

Example Sentences

With these there may be a greater or less amount of brown, isotropic glass.

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I have hitherto described the geo-electric effect of radial and isotropic organs.

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Sometimes the phrases “isotropic tension” and “hydrostatic pressure” are used instead of “uniform” tension or pressure.

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The relations between stress and strain in a material which is not isotropic are much more complicated.

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For many years the luminiferous medium was identified with the isotropic solid of the theory of elasticity.

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