isochore

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i⋅so⋅chor

[ahy-suh-kawr]

–noun Physics.

for a given substance, a curve graphing temperature against pressure, when the volume of the substance is held constant.

Also, i⋅so⋅chore.

Also called isometric, isometric line.

Origin:
iso- + -chor < Gk ch

ra place, land

Related forms:

i⋅so⋅chor⋅ic [ahy-suh-kawr-ik, -kor-]

, adjective

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