isotherm
Americannoun
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Meteorology. a line on a weather map or chart connecting points having equal temperature.
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Also called isothermal line. Physics. a curve on which every point represents the same temperature.
noun
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a line on a map linking places of equal temperature
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physics a curve on a graph that connects points of equal temperature
Etymology
Origin of isotherm
First recorded in 1855–60; back formation from isothermal
Vocabulary lists containing isotherm
Weather and Climate - Middle School
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Earth Science - Middle School
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Earth Science - High School
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Example Sentences
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McKinzie was followed by Higher Power, who stumbled at the start, Seeking the Soul, Draft Pick and Isotherm.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2019
West Coast was second and Isotherm was third.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2018
In the $200,000 San Marcos Stakes, Prat won his fourth consecutive race, guiding Isotherm to victory in the 1 1/4-mile turf stakes.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2017
A nice feature is the Isotherm stainless steel drawer-style refrigerator.
From Time Magazine Archive
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