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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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Wiley: New York) Hole FD (1961) A classification of pedoturbations and some other processes and factors of soil formation in relation to isotropism and anisotropism.
Dispersibility of glacial loess in particle size analysis, USA by Mays, M.D; Nettleton, W.D; Greene, R.S.B.; Mason, J.A. / Australian Journal of Soil Research
Of these historical petroglyphs, Bednarik (1995b) states, `the extreme anisotropism of the rock would render it difficult to accept the engraved date for calibration purposes, which applies also to historical inscriptions I observed elsewhere in the region'.
The age of the Coa valley (Portugal) rock-art: validation of ... by Zilhao, Joao / Antiquity
A classification of perturbations and some other processes and factors of soil formation in relation to isotropism and anisotropism.
Enhancement of soil nutrients around nest entrances of the funnel ant ... by Eldridge, D. J.; Myers, C. A. / Australian Journal of Soil Research
 
 
 
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