Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
isothermal line
Noun
/ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːməl laɪn/
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Definition
A line on a map or chart that connects points at which the temperature is the same at a given time.
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Examples
- The isothermal line on the weather map indicated that the temperatures in the region were stable throughout the day.
- Using isothermal lines, scientists were able to analyze the heat distribution across the globe.
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Meaning
Isothermal lines are used in meteorology and thermodynamics to depict areas of equal temperature, allowing for a visual representation of temperature distribution.
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Synonyms
- isotherm
- temperature contour
- thermal line