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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.
[Gr. equal, proper, and heat.] Having an equal degree of heat, or a like temperature.

Definition 2024


isothermal

isothermal

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Adjective

isothermal

  1. Of or pertaining to a process that takes place at constant temperature
  2. Of or pertaining to an isotherm

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isothermal (plural isothermals)

  1. (geography) An isotherm

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