First Known Use: 1856
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isotropic
adjective iso·tro·pic \ˌī-sə-ˈtrō-pik, -ˈträ-\
Definition of ISOTROPIC
: exhibiting properties (as velocity of light transmission) with the same values when measured along axes in all directions <an isotropic crystal>
— isot·ro·py \ī-ˈsä-trə-pē\ noun
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Origin of ISOTROPIC
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isotropic
adjective iso·tro·pic \ˌī-sə-ˈtrō-pik, -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>
—isot·ro·py \ī-ˈsä-trə-pē\ noun, plural isot·ro·pies
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