isobaric
[ahy-suh-bar-ik]
- Meteorology. having or showing equal barometric pressure.
- Physics, Chemistry. of or relating to isobars.
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Study the isobaric chart of each day of the series by itself at first.
Practical Exercises in Elementary MeteorologyRobert DeCourcy Ward
Examine the series of isobaric charts to see how the lines of pressure decrease run.
Practical Exercises in Elementary MeteorologyRobert DeCourcy Ward
Draw lines of pressure decrease for the six isobaric charts, as you have already done on the isothermal charts.
Practical Exercises in Elementary MeteorologyRobert DeCourcy Ward
Examine the rates of pressure decrease upon the series of isobaric charts.
Practical Exercises in Elementary MeteorologyRobert DeCourcy Ward
Lines of pressure-decrease should be drawn on all isobaric charts studied in the class, as they are highly instructive.
Practical Exercises in Elementary MeteorologyRobert DeCourcy Ward
isobaric
- Also: isopiestic having equal atmospheric pressure
- of or relating to isobars
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isobaric
(ī′sə-bär′ĭk, -băr′-)- Having equal weights or pressures.
- Of or relating to solutions having the same density as the diluent or medium.
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