ISOBARIC

Etymology

Adjective

isobaric (comparative more isobaric, superlative most isobaric)

having the same pressures, masses, or densities

(physics) (of a thermodynamic process) having a constant pressure throughout

(physics) isobaryonic

Source: Wiktionary


I`so*bar"ic, a. (Phys. Geog.)

Definition: Denoting equal pressure; as, an isobaric line; specifically, of or pertaining to isobars.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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