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Isotherm - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Isotherm : (noun)
1: an isogram connecting points having the same temperature at
a given time
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Isotherm : \I"so*therm\, n. [Iso- _ Gr. ? heat, fr. ? hot.] (Phys.
Geog.)
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.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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