anisotropic adjective. [,anʌɪsǝ'trǝʊpɪk, -'trɒp-] L19.
[from ANISO- + Greek tropos turn + -IC.]
Of a material, a body: having physical properties which have different magnitudes in different directions. Of a property: varying with direction. Opp. ISOTROPIC.

■ anisotropically adverb M20.

■ ani'sotropy noun anisotropic behaviour or quality L19.

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