Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
isothermal
Adjective
/ˌaɪsəˈθɜːrməl/
Definition
Relating to or denoting a process or condition which occurs at a constant temperature.
Examples
- In isothermal expansion, a gas expands at a constant temperature.
- The isothermal process in this experiment allowed for precise thermal measurements.
Meaning
The term ‘isothermal’ is used in various scientific fields, particularly in thermodynamics, to describe processes where the temperature remains unchanged as a chemical or physical change occurs.
Synonyms
- Constant temperature
- Isothermal process
- Equilibrium temperature
