Definition of isotropic Isotropic

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We found 5 definitions of isotropic from 5 different sources.

What does isotropic mean?

Adjective
isotropic - invariant with respect to direction
		isotropous
		anisotropic not invariant with respect to direction; "anisotropic crystals"

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isotropic (Adjective)
Having properties that are identical in all directions; exhibiting isotropy.

isotropic (a.)
Having the same properties in all directions; specifically, equally elastic in all directions.

isotropic
Having properties that are identical in all directions; exhibiting isotropy.

isotropic
(Greek, equal in manner.)
Having equal properties in all directions; the reverse of anisotropic, q. v. Thus a homogeneous mass of copper or silver has the same specific resistance in all directions and is an isotropic conductor. Glass has the same specific inductive capacity in all directions and is an isotropic medium or dielectric. The same applies to magnetism. Iron is an isotropic paramagnetic substance. (See Anisotropic.) The term applies to other branches of physics also.