anisotropic

aniso- +‎ -tropic

• Audio (US)

  (file)

anisotropic (comparative more anisotropic, superlative most anisotropic)

1. (physics, mathematics) Having properties that differ according to the direction of measurement; exhibiting anisotropy.

   Antonym: isotropic

   The crystal has an anisotropic structure, as it is stronger along its length than laterally.

   • 2015, M. Zeraati, S. M. Vaez Allaei, I. Abdolhosseini Sarsari, M. Pourfath, D. Donadio, “Highly Anistoropic Thermal Conductivity of Arsenene: An ab initio Study”, in arXiv‎:

     The obtained low and anisotropic thermal conductivity, and feasibility of synthesis, in addition to other reports on high electron mobility, make arsenene a promising material for a variety of applications, including thermal management and thermoelectric devices..