What does isobar mean?
Definitions for isobar
ˈaɪ səˌbɑr; -ˌbɛəriso·bar
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Princeton's WordNet
isobarnoun
(meteorology)an isogram connecting points having equal barometric pressure at a given time
Wiktionary
isobarnoun
A line drawn on a map or chart connecting places of equal or constant pressure.
isobarnoun
Either of two nuclides of different elements having the same mass number.
isobarnoun
A set of points or conditions at constant pressure.
Etymology: From ἴσος + βάρος
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isobar
An isobar is a line on a map connecting points at which the atmospheric pressure is the same at a given point of time. It is typically used in weather forecasting and climatology. In a broader context, in chemistry and physics, it refers to atoms with the same number of nucleons but different number of protons or different atomic numbers.
Webster Dictionary
Isobarnoun
a line connecting or marking places upon the surface of the earth where height of the barometer reduced to sea level is the same either at a given time, or for a certain period (mean height), as for a year; an isopiestic line
Isobarnoun
the quality or state of being equal in weight, especially in atmospheric pressure. Also, the theory, method, or application of isobaric science
Etymology: [Iso- + Gr. weight.]
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Isobar
Isobar is a science fiction film project that has been rumored since the 1990's. It is currently in development.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Isobar
ī′so-bär, n. an imaginary line connecting places on the earth where the mean height of the barometer at sea-level is the same.—adj. Isobaromet′ric, applied to lines denoting equal barometric pressure. [Gr. isos, equal, baros, weight.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of isobar in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of isobar in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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