2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Isothermal \I`so*ther"mal\, a. [Cf. F. isotherme.] (a) Relating to equality of temperature, or an isotherm. (b) (Phys. Geog.) Having reference to the geographical distribution of temperature, as exhibited by means of isotherms; as, an isothermal line; an isothermal chart. [1913 Webster] {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. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: isothermal adj : of a process or change taking place at constant temperature
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