Isotherm: meaning, definitions and examples

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isotherm

 

[ aษชหˆsษ™สŠฮธษœrm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

science term

An isotherm is a line on a map or graph that connects points of equal temperature. This concept is often used in meteorology to represent temperature variations across different geographical areas or during different times. Isotherms can help visualize how temperature changes over time or space, making it easier to interpret various weather phenomena. Additionally, isotherms can be utilized in other scientific fields, including thermodynamics, geography, and environmental science.

Synonyms

temperature line, thermal line.

Examples of usage

  • The isotherm indicates where temperatures are consistently cold.
  • Meteorologists drew several isotherms to depict the warming trend.
  • The climate report featured isotherms to show temperature distributions.

Translations

Translations of the word "isotherm" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น isoterma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎ เคคเคพเคชเคฎเคพเคจ เคฐเฅ‡เค–เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Isotherme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ isoterm

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะทะพั‚ะตั€ะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ izoterma

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ญ‰ๆธฉ็ทš

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท isotherme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ isoterma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท izoterm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“ฑ์˜จ์„ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุท ุงู„ุญุฑุงุฑุฉ ุงู„ู…ุชุณุงูˆูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ izoterma

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ izoterma

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ญ‰ๆธฉ็บฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izoterma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hitastig

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะทะพั‚ะตั€ะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒ—แƒ”แƒ แƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ izoterm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ isoterma

Etymology

The term 'isotherm' originates from the Greek words 'iso', meaning 'equal', and 'thermฤ“', meaning 'heat'. The concept of isotherms became prominent in the 19th century as scientists began to develop more sophisticated methods for studying atmospheric conditions and climate. Early meteorologists utilized isotherms to create weather maps that showed temperature variations across regions, which was crucial for agricultural planning, navigation, and understanding seasonal weather patterns. Over time, the use of isotherms expanded into various scientific disciplines, including physics and environmental science, where the concept serves as a valuable tool for analyzing thermal properties and heat-related phenomena.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,588, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.