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ANISOTROPISM [2 records]

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Record 1 2004-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Mechanics (Physics)
  • Geology
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
DEF

In mechanics ... refers particularly to the situation of a material having different moduli of deformation in different directions.

OBS

[This] condition of having different properties in different directions, [applies for example to] geologic strata that transmit sound waves with different velocities in the vertical and horizontal directions.

OBS

[Anisotropy] is often used to mean having definite orientation of mechanical properties and fabric ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique générale (Physique)
  • Géologie
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
DEF

En mécanique [...] réfère particulièrement à l'état d'un matériau ayant différents modules de déformation dans différentes directions.

CONT

L'anisotropie se manifeste par la modification des propriétés suivant les directions.

OBS

Le terme [anisotropie] est souvent utilisé pour signifier avoir une orientation définie des propriétés mécaniques et dans la texture [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mecánica general (Física)
  • Geología
  • Astrofísica y cosmografía
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Record 2 2003-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
DEF

The tendency of a plant or a plant organ to respond in different ways to external stimuli, as stems which respond positively to light and roots which shun light.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
DEF

[...] fait que les divers organes d'une même plante réagissent de façons très variées aux excitations dues aux agents externes. Par exemple : la tige croît vers le haut et la racine vers le bas sous l'action de la pesanteur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Botánica
DEF

Comportamiento desigual de distintos órganos frente a un mismo estímulo.

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