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单词 isotropic
释义

isotropic

adjective

iso·​tro·​pic ˌī-sə-ˈtrō-pik How to pronounce isotropic (audio) -ˈträ- How to pronounce isotropic (audio)
: exhibiting properties (such as velocity of light transmission) with the same values when measured along axes in all directions
an isotropic crystal
isotropy
ī-ˈsä-trə-pē How to pronounce isotropic (audio)
noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Making the universe homogeneous and isotropic might be one smart way our supercomputing simulator-overlords, requiring operational speeds far exceeding yottaflops, planned to conserve resources. Jason Kehe, Wired, 9 Mar. 2022

Word History

Etymology

iso- + -tropic

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

isotropic

adjective

iso·​tro·​pic ˌī-sə-ˈtrō-pik How to pronounce isotropic (audio) -ˈträp-ik How to pronounce isotropic (audio)
1
: exhibiting properties (as velocity of light transmission) with the same values when measured along axes in all directions
an isotropic crystal
2
: lacking predetermined axes
an isotropic egg
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