uniaxial

uniaxial

 [u″ne-ak´se-al]

1. having only one axis.

2. developed in an axial direction only.

u·ni·ax·i·al

(yū'nē-ak'sē-ăl),

Having but one axis; growing chiefly in one direction.

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.