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Isopycnic

Iˊso-pyc′nic

,
Adj.
[
Iso-
+ Gr.
πυκνόσ
dense.]
(Physics)
Having equal density, as different regions of a medium; passing through points at which the density is equal;
as, an
isopycnic
line or surface
.

Iˊso-pyc′nic

,
Noun.
(Physics)
A line or surface passing through those points in a medium, at which the density is the same.

Definition 2024


isopycnic

isopycnic

English

Adjective

isopycnic

  1. (physics) (of points on a surface, or in a medium) having equal densities

Noun

isopycnic (plural isopycnics)

  1. A line on a chart connecting points of equal density