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anisotropic
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anisotropic
Refers to 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.
anisotropic [¦a‚nī·sə¦träp·ik]
(physics)
Showing different properties as to velocity of light transmission, conductivity of heat or electricity, compressibility, and so on, in different directions. Also known as aeolotropic.
anisotropic
Descriptive of a material (such as wood) that does not have the same physical properties in all directions.
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Although the thermal energy is not high enough, the application of a strong electric field (F) anisotropically modifies the shape of the potential well but depressing it most strongly in the direction of the field.
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But where there are parallel fibers, such as in the brain's white matter or in striated muscle, water molecules tend to diffuse anisotropically, along the direction of the fiber.
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3] were found to expand linearly but anisotropically (32).
Standard Reference Material (SRM 1990) for single crystal ... by Hubbard, C.R. / Journal of Research of the National Institute of Standards and Technology
 
 
 
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