(mathematics) For a curve, a property that can be stated without reference to the coordinate system. For a surface, a property that can be stated without reference to the surrounding space.
(solid-state physics) A property of a substance that is not seriously affected by impurities or imperfections in the crystal structure.
intrinsic property
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(in′trin·sik ′präp·ərd·ē)
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- actinism
- Mach principle (relativity)
- resistivity
- convection modulus (fluid mechanics)
- Ernst Mach (Austrian physicist)
- Optical activity (organic chemistry)
- parity
- differential geometry (branch of geometry)
- Perpetual motion: an old dream (essay)
- charge
- Gravitation
- G/cm3
- Optics (history 1450-1789)
- Intrinsic and extrinsic properties (philosophy)
