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isotropic

adjective
iso·​tro·​pic | \ ˌī-sə-ˈtrō-pik How to pronounce isotropic (audio) , -ˈträ-\

Definition of isotropic

: exhibiting properties (such as velocity of light transmission) with the same values when measured along axes in all directions an isotropic crystal

Other Words from isotropic

isotropy \ ī-​ˈsä-​trə-​pē How to pronounce isotropy (audio) \ noun

First Known Use of isotropic

1856, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for isotropic

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isotropic

adjective
iso·​tro·​pic | \ ˌī-sə-ˈtrō-pik How to pronounce isotropic (audio) , -ˈträp-ik How to pronounce isotropic (audio) \

Medical Definition of isotropic

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

Other Words from isotropic

isotropy \ ī-​ˈsä-​trə-​pē How to pronounce isotropy (audio) \ noun, plural isotropies