isotheral

Variant of isothere

isothere definition

iso·there (ī′sō t̸hir′, -sə-)

noun

a line on a map connecting points on the earth's surface that have the same mean summer temperature

Etymology: Fr isothère < iso- (see iso-) + Gr theros, summer (see warm)

Related Forms:

  • isotheral isoth′·eral (ī sät̸h′ər əl) adjective

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