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anisotropy

/ˌæn.aɪˈsɒt.rə.pi/

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noun

/ˌæn.aɪˈsɒt.rə.pi/C2formalscientific
  • ruСвойство материала или физической системы проявлять различные характеристики или значения при измерении вдоль разных осей или направлений.

A noun referring to the property of a material or physical system that exhibits different characteristics or values when measured along different axes or directions.

uncountable

  1. Directional dependence of propertiesC2formalscientific

    The property of a material or physical system that has different values when measured in different directions.

    ruНаправленная зависимость свойств

    • The anisotropy of the crystal affects how light passes through it.
    • Scientists measured the magnetic anisotropy of the new alloy.
    • Wood exhibits anisotropy in its strength along and across the grain.

    Antonymsisotropyuniformity

Forms
  • anisotropies plural form
  • anisotropies' possessive plural form
  • anisotropy's possessive singular form