Aeolotropy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aeolotropy is a noun meaning (physics) The phenomenon whereby the physical properties (e.g., electric conductivity, refractive index) of a body depend on the direction in which they are measured.
Meaning
(physics) The phenomenon whereby the physical properties (e.g., electric conductivity, refractive index) of a body depend on the direction in which they are measured.
Example Sentences
One of the most curious and interesting things in the mathematics of æolotropy.
Synonyms for aeolotropy
Depending on context, synonyms include anisotropy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include barotropy, directivity, agyrotropy, polarization, electrooptics, electro-optics.
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