Orthotropic

What do we mean by orthotropic?

Growing toward or away from a stimulus such as gravity, especially along a vertical axis. Used of a plant or plant part. adjective

Of or relating to a bridge deck consisting of steel plates supported by ribs underneath. adjective

In botany, of or pertaining to or exhibiting orthotropism; growing vertically.

Having the longer axis vertical; -- said of erect stems. adjective

Growing vertically, either upwards or downwards adjective

Adjective for orthotropics, e.g., "An orthotropic appliance is one used in orthotropic (facial growth guidance) treatment." adjective

Growing vertically, either upwards or downwards.

Having material properties that differ along three mutually orthogonal twofold axes of rotational symmetry.

Words that are spelled similarly to orthotropic:
orthotropic, orthotopic, orthodromic, orthoscopic, orthotomic, orthotonic, orthotropism, orthotropal, orthotropy.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word orthotropic:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe orthotropic:
free.

Nouns that are often described by the adjective orthotropic:
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Words that sound like orthotropic:
isotropic, orthoscopic, psychotropic, satrapy, sarcotic, solid rock, somrai, samira, psalmody, somnific.