isobaric

[ ahy-suh-bar-ik ]

adjective

1. Meteorology. having or showing equal barometric pressure.
2. Physics, Chemistry. of or relating to isobars.

Word History and Origins

Origin of isobaric¹

First recorded in 1875–80; isobar + -ic

Example Sentences

It is to be noted that isobaric lines are the intersections of inclined isobaric surfaces with the surface of the earth.

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Study the isobaric chart of each day of the series by itself at first.

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Examine the series of isobaric charts to see how the lines of pressure decrease run.

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Draw lines of pressure decrease for the six isobaric charts, as you have already done on the isothermal charts.

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Examine the rates of pressure decrease upon the series of isobaric charts.

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