Anisotropy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000620",
  "term": "Anisotropy",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The property of a material exhibiting different physical or chemical characteristics when measured along different directions. This directional dependence arises from the ordered arrangement of atoms or molecules within the material's structure. For instance, a crystal may show varying electrical conductivity or refractive index depending on the orientation of the measurement.",
  "subject": "Inorganic Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1997, 69, 1251. 'Glossary of terms used in bioinorganic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1997)' on page 1257 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199769061251)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/anisotropy/"
}