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isopachous

[ ahy-suh-pak-uhs, ahy-sop-uh-kuhs ]
/ ˌaɪ səˈpæk əs, aɪˈsɒp ə kəs /

adjective Geology.

having the same thickness.
of or relating to an isopach.

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Origin of isopachous

First recorded in 1915–20; isopach + -ous

Words nearby isopachous

isonomy, Isonzo, isooctane, iso-osmotic, isopach, isopachous, isopag, isopathy, isopectic, isopedin, isopentyl
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