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adjective
1.
Physics. of equal physical properties along all axes. Compare anisotropic (def. 1).
2.
Zoology. lacking axes that are predetermined, as in some eggs.
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Isotropy
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
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Medical Dictionary
isotropic i·so·trop·ic (ī'sə-trŏp'ĭk, -trō'pĭk)
adj.
Identical in all directions.
i·sot'ro·py (ī-sŏt'rə-pē) or i·sot'ro·pism (-pĭz'əm) n.
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isotropic  (ī'sə-trō'pĭk, -trŏp'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
Identical in all directions; invariant with respect to direction. For example, isotropic scattering of light by a substance entails that the intensity of light radiated is the same in all directions. Compare anisotropic. |
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