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Anisotropic vs Indicatrix - What's the difference?

anisotropic | indicatrix |

As an adjective anisotropic

is (physics) having properties that differ according to the direction of measurement; exhibiting anisotropy.

As a noun indicatrix is

(mathematics|crystallography) an ellipsoid whose three axes]] represent the [[refractive index|refractive indices of an anisotropic crystal for light following different directions with respect to the crystal axes.

anisotropic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (physics) Having 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.

    Antonyms

    * isotropic

    indicatrix

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia indicatrix) (indicatrices)
  • (mathematics, crystallography) An ellipsoid whose three axes]] represent the [[refractive index, refractive indices of an anisotropic crystal for light following different directions with respect to the crystal axes