isotropic

Adjective

Meaning

Having the same properties in all directions; specifically, equally elastic in all directions.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

uniform homogeneous isotropous similar equal equivalent consistent identical equilibrium neutral balanced synonymous indifferent indistinguishable coincident
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Antonyms

anisotropic different contradictory antipodal antipodean aeolotropic
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Related terms

isotropy isotropism coisotropic semiisotropic isotropic helicoid

Phrases with the word

quasi-isotropic isotropic space isotropic helicoid non-isotropic not isotropic

Examples

Antenna (radio) An isotropic antenna is an idealized " radiating element " used as a reference ; an antenna that broadcasts power equally (calculated by the Poynting vector ) in all directions. Source: Internet

Biology ; Cell biology : If the properties of the cell wall are more or less the same everywhere, it is said to be isotropic. Source: Internet

As the isotropic phase would not significantly affect the polarization of the light, it would appear very dark, whereas the crystal and liquid crystal phases will both polarize the light in a uniform way, leading to brightness and color gradients. Source: Internet

Atmospheric Radiative Transfer Radiance fields (see BRDF ) from a reflective surface are often not isotropic in nature. Source: Internet

A transverse wave is one in which the amplitude vector is orthogonal to k, which is the case for electromagnetic waves in an isotropic medium. Source: Internet

Contrary to the clear implications of many reference sources, the previous analysis is not restricted to homogeneous, isotropic bulk systems which can deliver only PdV work to the outside world, but applies even to the most structured systems. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

isotriplet isotrivial isotron isotropic helicoid isotropic space