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Webster 1913 Edition
Isothermal
Iˊso-ther′mal
,Adj.
[Cf. F.
isotherme
.] (a)
Relating to equality of temperature, or an isotherm.
(b)
(Phys. Geog.)
Having reference to the geographical distribution of temperature, as exhibited by means of isotherms;
as, an
isothermal
line; an isothermal
chart.Isothermal line
. (a)
An isotherm
. (b)
A line drawn on a diagram of energy such that its ordinates represent the pressures of a substance corresponding to various volumes, while the absolute temperature is maintained at a constant value.
– Isothermal zones
, spaces on opposite sides of the equator having the same mean temperature, and bounded by corresponding isothermal lines.
Webster 1828 Edition
Isothermal
ISOTHERM'AL
,Adj.
Definition 2024
isothermal
isothermal
English
Adjective
isothermal
- Of or pertaining to a process that takes place at constant temperature
- Of or pertaining to an isotherm
Derived terms
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Translations
of or pertaining to a process that takes place at constant temperature
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of or relating to an isotherm
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Noun
isothermal (plural isothermals)
Translations
isotherm — see isotherm