The word "anisoic" is spelled /ænɪˈsɔɪɪk/. The first syllable is pronounced "an" as in "and" and has the short "a" sound /æ/. The second syllable is pronounced "i" as in "eye" and has the long "i" sound /aɪ/. The third syllable is pronounced "soic" and has the vowel sound /ɔɪ/. The spelling of "anisoic" follows the conventions of English phonetics, where each letter represents a specific sound, resulting in the complex and sometimes confusing spellings seen in English words.
"Anisoic" is an adjective used in the field of organic chemistry to describe a compound or molecule exhibiting anisotropy or anisotropic characteristics. Anisotropy refers to the property of a material or molecule in which its physical or chemical properties differ depending on the direction or axis under consideration.
In the case of "anisoic," it specifically indicates the presence of anisotropy in relation to the vibrational motion or rotation of the molecule. It implies that the compound has varying properties or behavior in different directions, for example, having different frequencies or amplitudes of vibration along different axes. This behavior can result from various factors within the molecular structure, such as the presence of multiple functional groups, compact or elongated shapes, or asymmetrical distribution of atoms or bonds.
The term "anisoic" can also be employed to describe the effect of anisotropy on the physical or chemical properties of a material at a macroscopic level. These effects can have implications in diverse fields, such as materials science, drug discovery, and structural biology, as they can influence the behavior and interactions of substances in different environments or conditions.
Overall, "anisoic" refers to the property of anisotropy, indicating the complex and directional nature of a molecule's vibrations or rotations, or the resulting impact on the macroscopic properties of a material.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.