anisotropy
noun/ˌæn.aɪˈsɒ.tɹə.pi/ · /ænˈaɪ.səˌtɹoʊ̯.pi/
Etymology From an- + isotropy.
1
The property of being directionally dependent.
- Velvet exhibits anisotropy when rotated about its geometric normal.
2
The degree to which this property is exhibited.
- Antonyms
- isotropy
- Derived terms
- anisotropic, anisotropy energy, bianisotropy, fluorescence anisotropy, magnetic anisotropy