Inhomogeneous
/ɪnhoʊˈmoʊdʒənəs/adjective
Not uniform in composition or character; differing in structure or quality.
The inhomogeneous distribution of particles made the experiment difficult.
Often appears as...
- inhomogeneous materials
- inhomogeneous mixture
Usage tips
Neutral
material properties, inhomogeneous mixture, inhomogeneous equation
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Clarification
Understanding inhomogeneous as a term requires context.
Inhomogeneous often describes materials that have varied properties, influencing outcomes in experiments.
Pro Tip 2/3Application
Inhomogeneous can describe societies, where communities have different characteristics.
When discussing social dynamics, calling a society inhomogeneous highlights its diversity.
Pro Tip 3/3Precision
In scientific writing, using inhomogeneous accurately is crucial.
Select inhomogeneous over homogeneous to denote differences clearly.
Compare with
homogeneousheterogeneousvarycomplexdiverse
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