isopiestic

[ ahy-soh-pahy-es-tik ]

adjective

1. of or noting equal pressure; isobaric.

isopiestic

/ ˌaɪsəʊpaɪˈɛstɪk /

adjective

1. a line on a map connecting places with equal ground water pressure

Derived Forms

• ˌisopiˈestically, adverb

Other Words From

• iso·pi·esti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of isopiestic¹

1870–75; iso- + Greek piest ( ós ) compressible (verbid of piézein to press) + -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of isopiestic¹

C19: from iso- + Greek piestos compressible, from piezein to press