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ISOTROPIA [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physics
  • Geophysics
  • Geochemistry
  • Mineralogy
DEF

The exhibition by a medium of uniformity in physical properties whatever the direction of measurement.

OBS

A medium may be isotropic in respect of some physical properties but anisotropic in respect of others.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique
  • Géophysique
  • Géochimie
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Propriété d'une substance dans laquelle toutes les directions jouent un rôle identique.

CONT

L'isotropie est liée à la disposition désordonnée des molécules des corps amorphes (gaz, liquides, verres).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física
  • Geofísica
  • Geoquímica
  • Mineralogía
DEF

Condición de un medio que tiene las mismas propiedades en todas las direcciones.

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