isotropic

Meanings

• adjective

  Having the same properties in all directions; isotropic materials have the same physical or chemical properties in all directions.

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Antonyms

anisotropic

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Variants

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isotropic , isotropies , isotropy

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Etymology

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From the Greek isos, meaning equal, and tropos, meaning turn. Isotropic means turning equally in all directions.

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Trivia

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1. Isotropic materials are often used in the production of high-quality optical lenses.

2. The concept of isotropic materials was first introduced in the 19th century by French mathematician Jules Henri Poincaré.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anisotropic: The opposite of isotropic; having different properties in different directions.

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Isotropic is a concept that is widely used in physics and materials science. It is often used to describe materials that have the same physical or chemical properties in all directions, such as cubic crystals. Isotropic materials have important applications in various fields, including optics, electronics, and engineering.

How to Memorize "isotropic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cube or a sphere that has the same properties in all directions. This will help you remember that isotropic means having the same properties in all directions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate isotropic with the word 'equal' or 'uniform' in all directions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Isotropic Is Equal In All' to help remember the definition.

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