aeolotropic
|ae-o-lo-trop-ic|
C2
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/ˌiːəloʊˈtrɒpɪk/
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/ˌiːələʊˈtrɒpɪk/
directional properties
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeolotropic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aiolos,' meaning 'quick-moving' and 'tropos,' meaning 'turn.'
Historical Evolution
'aiolos' and 'tropos' combined in Greek to form 'aeolotropic,' which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'quick-moving turn,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having different properties in different directions.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having different properties in different directions.
The crystal is aeolotropic, showing different refractive indices along different axes.
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Last updated: 2025/05/17 22:36