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isobar

/ahy-suh-bahr/US // ˈaɪ səˌbɑr //UK // (ˈaɪsəʊˌbɑː) //

等值线,等高线,等离子体,等位数

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Meteorology. a line drawn on a weather map or chart that connects points at which the barometric pressure is the same.
    • : Also i·so·bare [ahy-suh-bair]. /ˈaɪ səˌbɛər/. Physics, Chemistry. one of two or more atoms having equal atomic weights but different atomic numbers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • The most common value-added analyses on surface maps are isobars, pressure systems, and boundaries.

  • In most cases the 29.80-inch isobar furnishes a good limit, out to which the isobars may be traced.