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i⋅so⋅ther⋅mal

[ahy-suh-thur-muhl]
–adjective
1. occurring at constant temperature.
2. pertaining to an isotherm.
–noun
3. Meteorology. an isotherm.
Also, i⋅so⋅ther⋅mic.


Origin:
1820–30; < F isotherme isothermal (< Gk iso- iso- + thérmē heat) + -al 1


i⋅so⋅ther⋅mal⋅ly, adverb
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i·so·ther·mal   (ī'sə-thûr'məl)   
adj.  
  1. Of, relating to, or indicating equal or constant temperatures.

  2. Of or designating changes of pressure and volume at constant temperature.

  3. Of or relating to an isotherm.

n.  An isotherm.
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Main Entry: iso·ther·mal
Pronunciation: "I-s&-'th&r-m&l
Function: adjective
1 : of, relating to, or marked by equality oftemperature
2 : of, relating to, or marked by changes of volume or pressure under conditions of constant temperature —iso·ther·mal·ly /-m&-lE/ adverb
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isothermal i·so·ther·mal (ī'sə-thûr'məl)
adj.
Of, relating to, or indicating equal or constant temperatures.

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