anisotropic

comparative more anisotropic · superlative most anisotropic

1. mathematicsHaving properties that differ according to the direction of measurement; exhibiting anisotropy.

   The crystal has an anisotropic structure, as it is stronger along its length than laterally.

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   The obtained low and anisotropic thermal conductivity, and feasibility of synthesis, in addition to other reports on high electron mobility, make arsenene a promising material for a variety of applications, including thermal management and thermoelectric devices..

   2015, M. Zeraati, S. M. Vaez Allaei, I. Abdolhosseini Sarsari, M. Pourfath, D. Donadio, “Highly Anistoropic Thermal Conductivity of Arsenene: An ab initio Study”, in arXiv

   Antonyms: isotropic