anisotropic

Meanings

• adjective

  Having different physical or mathematical properties in different directions. For example, a crystal that refracts light differently depending on the direction of the light.

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

isotropic

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Variants

List of all variants of anisotropic that leads to same result
anisotropic , anisotropically , anisotropies , anisotropism , anisotropisms , anisotropy

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'anisos' (unequal) and 'tropikos' (direction).

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Trivia

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1. Anisotropic materials are used in the production of high-performance composites, such as carbon fiber reinforced polymers.

2. Anisotropic conductivity is a property of some materials that conduct electricity differently in different directions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Isotropic: A material or physical property that is the same in all directions.

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Culture

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Anisotropic materials have important applications in various fields such as physics, engineering, and materials science. They are used in the development of advanced materials with unique properties, such as high strength and low weight.

How to Memorize "anisotropic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crystal that bends light differently depending on the direction it is viewed from. Visualize how the crystal's properties change as you rotate it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'anisotropic' with the idea of 'unequally directed'. Think of a crystal that refracts light differently in different directions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'An Isotropic Never Bends' to remember that isotropic materials do not change direction, while anisotropic materials do.

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