Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

isothermal line

Noun

/ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːməl laɪn/

Definition

A line on a map or chart that connects points at which the temperature is the same at a given time.

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.

Meaning

Isothermal lines are used in meteorology and thermodynamics to depict areas of equal temperature, allowing for a visual representation of temperature distribution.