Isothermal \I`so*ther"mal\, a. [Cf. F. isotherme.]
(a) Relating to equality of temperature. (b) (Phys. Geog.) Having reference to the geographical
distribution of temperature, as exhibited by means of
isotherms; as, an isothermal line; an isothermal chart.
Isothermal line. (a) An isotherm. (b) A line drawn on a diagram of energy such that its
ordinates represent the pressures of a substance
corresponding to various volumes, while the absolute
temperature is maintained at a constant value.
Isothermal zones, spaces on opposite sides of the equator
having the same mean temperature, and bounded by
corresponding isothermal lines.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |