isothermal
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i·so·ther·mal
(ī'sə-thûr'məl) 
adj.
An isotherm.
adj.
- Of, relating to, or indicating equal or constant temperatures.
- Of or designating changes of pressure and volume at constant temperature.
- Of or relating to an isotherm.
An isotherm.
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Said of a process which takes place at constant temperature.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Aviation:
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isothermal
The layers or regions of equal temperature in relation to a specified time frame. An isothermal layer is one where the lapse rate is zero.
Temperature/height diagram for inversion and isothermal layer.
Oxford Dictionary of Biochemistry:
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isothermal
- (of a process or reaction) occurring at constant temperature.
- of or pertaining to an isotherm.
- an alternative name for isotherm.
| isotherm, isotactic, isotachophoresis | |
| isothiocyanate, isotocin, isotone |
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