SINCE 1828
isotropic
adjective
iso·tro·pic
| \ ˌī-sə-ˈtrō-pik
, -ˈträ-\
, -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
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noun
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noun
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isotropic
adjective
iso·tro·pic
| \ ˌī-sə-ˈtrō-pik
, -ˈträp-ik
\
, -ˈträp-ik
\
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
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noun,
plural isotropies
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noun,
plural isotropies
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