biaxiality

/ˌbaɪækˈsæɪlɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or condition of having two axes of symmetry or two axes of reference.

“The crystal’s biaxiality made it difficult to study its optical properties.”

Synonyms

  • anisotropy
  • birefringence

Antonyms

  • homogeneity
  • isotropy