anisotropic
adjective physics specialized uk/ˌænˌaɪ.səˈtrɒp.ɪk/ us/ænˌaɪ.səˈtrɑː.pɪk/
各向异性的
Something that is anisotropic changes in size or in its physical properties according to the direction in which it is measured.
Graphite is an anisotropic material. This means that its properties depend on direction. 石墨是一种各向异性材料，这意味着其属性取决于方向。
Carbon fibre is anisotropic, meaning it possesses directional stiffness. 碳纤维是各向异性的，这意味着它具有方向刚度。
anisotropic conductivity 各向异性电导率
Compare: isotropic
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- Electron scattering is anisotropic and the scattering amplitudes peak strongly in the forward direction.
- Water diffusion in white matter is highly anisotropic i.e. not equal in all directions.
- Shock waves in plasmas with strongly anisotropic viscosity and thermal conductivity are considered.
- In 3D computer graphics, anisotropic filtering is a method of enhancing the image quality of textures.