| 释义 |
an·iso·trop·ic
\|aˌnīsə|träpik, a|n-\ adjective
also an·isot·ro·pous \|aˌnī|sä.trəpəs\
Etymology: an- + isotropic, isotropous
1. physics : exhibiting properties (as velocity of light transmission, conductivity of heat or electricity, compressibility) with different values when measured along axes in different directions : aeolotropic : not isotropic
< an anisotropic crystal >
2. botany : assuming different positions in response to the action of external stimuli
3. : having a predetermined axis or axes — used of the eggs of certain animals
• an·iso·trop·i·cal·ly \(|)aˌnīsə|träpə̇k(ə)lē, a|n-\ adverb |