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Orthotropic vs Anisotropic - What's the difference?

orthotropic | anisotropic |

As adjectives the difference between orthotropic and anisotropic

is that orthotropic is growing vertically, either upwards or downwards while anisotropic is having properties that differ according to the direction of measurement; exhibiting anisotropy.

orthotropic

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (botany) growing vertically, either upwards or downwards

    • Related terms

    * (l)

    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