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Orthotropic

Orthotropic \Or`tho*trop"ic\, a. [See Orthotropal.] (Bot.) Having the longer axis vertical; -- said of erect stems.
--Encyc. Brit.

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orthotropic

a. (context botany English) growing vertically, either upwards or downwards

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Orthotropic

Orthotropic may refer to:

  • Orthotropic material is one that has different material properties or strengths in different orthogonal directions (e.g., glass-reinforced plastic, or wood)
  • In bridge design, an orthotropic deck is one made from solid steel plate