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eolotropy

eolotropy is the alternative spelling of aeolotropy.

Meaning of aeolotropy

Noun

aeolotropy (uncountable)

  1. The phenomenon whereby the physical properties (e.g., electric conductivity, refractive index) of a body depend on the direction in which they are measured.
    • One of the most curious and interesting things in the mathematics of æolotropy.1881, W. Thomson, Nature No. 628, page 47
    Synonyms:
    anisotropy

Forms of eolotropy

alternative formæolotropy

Questions about eolotropy

What is eolotropy the alternative spelling of?
Eolotropy is the alternative spelling of aeolotropy.

Words near eolotropy in the dictionary

  1. eolithic
  2. eoliths
  3. eolopile
  4. eolopiles
  5. eolotropic
  6. eolotropy
  7. EOLs
  8. Eolus
  9. EOM
  10. EOMB
  11. eomesodermin

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