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anisotropy

/ˌænɪˈsɒtrəpi/ noun · British & US
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What does anisotropy mean?

noun

The property of being directionally dependent, such as the physical properties of a material varying in different directions. Anisotropy is often observed in materials with a crystalline structure.

Example

"The anisotropy of the crystal made it difficult to predict its behavior under stress."

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