isobathytherm

[ ahy-suh-bath-uh-thurm ]

noun
  1. a line on a chart or diagram of a body of water, connecting depths having the same temperature.

Origin of isobathytherm

1
First recorded in 1875–80; iso- + bathy- + therm

Other words from isobathytherm

  • i·so·bath·y·ther·mal, i·so·bath·y·ther·mic, adjective

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