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isotherm Definition

iso·therm (-t̸hʉrm′)

noun

  1. a line on a map connecting points on the earth's surface having the same mean temperature or the same temperature at a given time
  2. a line representing changes of volume or pressure at constant temperature

Etymology: Fr isotherme < iso-, iso- + Gr thermē, heat < thermos, hot: see warm

isotherm Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • analysis: Simultaneous spot and area analysis, line profile, isotherm analysis and electronic zoom function simplify the identification of potential problems.

Noun used with modifier

  • sorption: This information can often be obtained from the shape of the vapor sorption isotherm.
  • adsorption: Interfacial Kinetics, 2nd Year, Trinity Term Topics to Cover ( i ) The Langmuir adsorption isotherm.
  • vapor: This information can often be obtained from the shape of the vapor sorption isotherm.
  • pressure: The thermodynamics of this can be explained by pressure composition isotherms.

Browse dictionary entries near isotherm

  1. ‹ isothere
  2. ‹ isostasy
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  4. ‹ isosmotic
  5. ‹ isoseismal
  6. ‹ isosceles
  7. ‹ isopropyl alcohol
  8. ‹ isopropyl
  9. ‹ isoprene
  10. ‹ isopod
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