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isobar
n. line on a weather map or chart that connects areas of equal barometric pressure (Meteorology)


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Isobar
The word isobar derives from the two ancient Greek words, ισος (isos), meaning 'equal', and βαρος (baros), meaning 'weight'.In meteorologythermodynamics, and similar science (and engineering), an isobar is a contour line of equal or constant pressure on a graph, plot, or map. (For further discussion, see under Contour line)In nuclear physics, two nuclides with the same mass number are called isobars. For example, boron-12 and carbon-12 are isobars.Isobar has also occasionally been used as a synonym for a heat pipe.Isobar is the title of a 2007 science fiction film.Isobar is an international network of digital marketing agencies.
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isobar
Noun
1. an isogram connecting points having equal barometric pressure at a given time
(hypernym) isogram, isopleth, isarithm


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Isobar
(n.)
The quality or state of being equal in weight, especially in atmospheric pressure. Also, the theory, method, or application of isobaric science.
  
 
(n.)
A line connecting or marking places upon the surface of the earth where height of the barometer reduced to sea level is the same either at a given time, or for a certain period (mean height), as for a year; an isopiestic line.
  

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A line connecting points of equal pressure.

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