isodynamic

or i·so·dy·nam·i·cal

[ ahy-soh-dahy-nam-ik or ahy-soh-dahy-nam-i-kuh l; -di- ]

/ ˌaɪ soʊ daɪˈnæm ɪk or ˌaɪ soʊ daɪˈnæm ɪ kəl; -dɪ- /

adjective

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

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

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Origin of isodynamic

First recorded in 1830–40; iso- + dynamic

Words nearby isodynamic

isodiaphere, isodimorphism, isodomic, isodose, isodrosotherm, isodynamic, isodynamic line, isoelastic, isoelectric, isoelectric electroencephalogram, isoelectric line

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British Dictionary definitions for isodynamic

isodynamic

/ (ˌaɪsəʊdaɪˈnæmɪk) /

adjective physics

having equal force or strength

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

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Medical definitions for isodynamic

isodynamic

[ ī′sō-dī-năm′ĭk ]

adj.

Having equal force or strength.

Of or relating to foods or other materials that liberate the same amount of energy on combustion.

Connecting points of equal magnetic intensity.