define isotropic
In the study of mechanical properties of materials, isotropic means having identical values of a property in all directions. This definition is also used in geology and mineralogy. Glass and metals are examples of isotropic materials.
Isotropic vs Anisotropic. “Isotropic” and “anisotropic” are two contrasting adjectives and nouns used to describe the properties of materials and minerals. Both “isotropic” and “anisotropic” also contain the element of direction in its description. “Anisotropic” refers to the properties of a material that is dependent on the direction. Another condition that can fit the anisotropic definition is the presence of different properties in different directions. A different chemical bonding in all directions is also a condition for anisotropy.