anisotrop

anisotropic

English translations

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    anisotropy

Word details

German meaning
Anisotrop bedeutet, dass eine Eigenschaft eines Materials richtungsabhängig ist; es unterscheidet sich je nach Messrichtung.
English meaning
Anisotropic means that a property of a material is direction-dependent; it differs depending on the direction of measurement.
Synonym
ungleichartig
German example
Holz ist anisotrop, da seine Festigkeit entlang der Faser anders ist als quer dazu.
English example
Wood is anisotropic because its strength along the grain is different than across it.

Example sentences with “anisotrop”

  1. Das Material ist anisotrop. (The material is anisotropic.)

Frequently asked questions

What is 'anisotrop'?

It means having physical properties that vary in different directions.