Anisotropies

/ˌænɪsoʊˈtrɑːpiz/ noun

Definition

The plural of anisotropy; multiple instances or types of directional property variation in materials or physical systems.

Etymology

The plural form of anisotropy, from Greek 'aniso-' (unequal) + 'tropos' (direction) + '-y' (state/condition). The plural allows scientists to discuss multiple directional variations.

Kelly Says

Cosmologists study anisotropies in the cosmic microwave background radiation—tiny temperature variations that reveal how the early universe was structured, proving it wasn't perfectly uniform.

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