isotropic
Physics. of equal physical properties along all axes.: Compare anisotropic (def. 1).
Zoology. lacking axes that are predetermined, as in some eggs.
Origin of isotropic
1- Also i·sot·ro·pous [ahy-so-truh-puhs]. /aɪˈsɒ trə pəs/.
Other words from isotropic
- 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
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British Dictionary definitions for isotropic
isotropous (aɪˈsɒtrəpəs)
/ (ˌaɪsəʊˈtrɒpɪk) /
having uniform physical properties in all directions
biology not having predetermined axes: isotropic eggs
Derived forms of isotropic
- isotropically, adverb
- isotropy, noun
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Scientific definitions for isotropic
[ ī′sə-trō′pĭk, -trŏp′ĭk ]
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. Compare anisotropic.
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