What does isotherm mean?
Definitions for isotherm
ˈaɪ səˌθɜrmisotherm
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word isotherm.
Princeton's WordNet
isothermnoun
(meteorology) an isogram connecting points having the same temperature at a given time
GCIDE
Isothermnoun
(Physics) A line on a graph connecting points representing states having the same temperature; an isothermal line.
Wiktionary
isothermnoun
A line of equal or constant temperature on a graph or chart, such as a weather map.
Etymology: From the adjective isotherme, itself from ἴσος + θέρμη
ChatGPT
isotherm
An isotherm is a line on a map or diagram connecting points of equal temperature at a certain time or over a specific period. In physical chemistry, it also refers to a graph or curve showing the variation in the physical properties (like vapor pressure or adsorption) of a system in equilibrium with respect to temperature, while all other variables remain constant. In a broader scientific context, it could also refer to any process that occurs at a constant temperature.
Webster Dictionary
Isothermnoun
a line connecting or marking points on the earth's surface having the same temperature. This may be the temperature for a given time of observation, or the mean temperature for a year or other period. Also, a similar line based on the distribution of temperature in the ocean
Etymology: [Iso- + Gr. heat, fr. hot.]
Matched Categories
Anagrams for isotherm »
moithers
theorism
otherism
homerist
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of isotherm in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of isotherm in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Popularity rank by frequency of use
Translations for isotherm
From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary
Get even more translations for isotherm »
Translation
Find a translation for the isotherm definition in other languages:
Select another language:
- - Select -
- 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
- 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
- Español (Spanish)
- Esperanto (Esperanto)
- 日本語 (Japanese)
- Português (Portuguese)
- Deutsch (German)
- العربية (Arabic)
- Français (French)
- Русский (Russian)
- ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
- 한국어 (Korean)
- עברית (Hebrew)
- Gaeilge (Irish)
- Українська (Ukrainian)
- اردو (Urdu)
- Magyar (Hungarian)
- मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
- Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Italiano (Italian)
- தமிழ் (Tamil)
- Türkçe (Turkish)
- తెలుగు (Telugu)
- ภาษาไทย (Thai)
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
- Čeština (Czech)
- Polski (Polish)
- Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Românește (Romanian)
- Nederlands (Dutch)
- Ελληνικά (Greek)
- Latinum (Latin)
- Svenska (Swedish)
- Dansk (Danish)
- Suomi (Finnish)
- فارسی (Persian)
- ייִדיש (Yiddish)
- հայերեն (Armenian)
- Norsk (Norwegian)
- English (English)
Word of the Day
Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?
Citation
Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"isotherm." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 18 Mar. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/isotherm>.
Discuss these isotherm definitions with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In