uniaxial
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uniaxial
[u″ne-ak´se-al]1. having only one axis.
2. developed in an axial direction only.
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u·ni·ax·i·al
(yū'nē-ak'sē-ăl),Having but one axis; growing chiefly in one direction.
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uniaxial
(yo͞o′nē-ăk′sē-əl)adj.
1. Having only one axis.
2. Of, relating to, or affecting one axis.
3. Having one direction along which double refraction of light does not take place. Used of a crystal.
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