Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anisotropy
Noun
/ˌæn.ɪˈsɒt.ə.prɪ/
Definition
Anisotropy refers to a property of materials or phenomena that exhibit different values when measured along different directions.
Examples
- The anisotropy of the crystal structure affects how it interacts with light.
- Researchers studied the anisotropy of stress distribution in the material under load.
- The properties of the wood show notable anisotropy, making it stronger along the grain than across it.
Meaning
It indicates that a material’s physical properties vary based on the direction of measurement, rather than being uniform in all directions.
Synonyms
- Directional dependency
- Non-uniformity
- Asymmetry
