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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.
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'.
A classification of perturbations and some other processes and factors of soil formation in relation to isotropism and anisotropism.
 
 
 
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