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isodynamic

American  
[ahy-soh-dahy-nam-ik, -di-] / ˌaɪ soʊ daɪˈnæm ɪk, -dɪ- /
Also isodynamical

adjective

  1. pertaining to or characterized by equality of force, intensity, or the like.

  2. noting or pertaining to an imaginary line on the earth's surface connecting points of equal horizontal intensity of the earth's magnetic field.


isodynamic British  
/ ˌaɪsəʊdaɪˈnæmɪk /

adjective

  1. having equal force or strength

  2. of or relating to an imaginary line on the earth's surface connecting points of equal horizontal magnetic intensity

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of isodynamic

First recorded in 1830–40; iso- + dynamic


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But besides these variations which we have mentioned, there are changes steadily going on, by which the isodynamic, isogonic and isoclinic lines are permanently displaced on the surface of our planet.

From Outlines of a Mechanical Theory of Storms Containing the True Law of Lunar Influence by Thomas Bassnett

A great advance in measuring food value was the discovery of the isodynamic law.

From The Vitamine Manual by Walter H. Eddy

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