isothermal

(ī'sə-thûr'məl)
adj.

1. Of, relating to, or indicating equal or constant temperatures.
2. Of or designating changes of pressure and volume at constant temperature.
3. Of or relating to an isotherm.

n.
An isotherm.

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Said of a process which takes place at constant temperature.

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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.

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1. (of a process or reaction) occurring at constant temperature.
2. of or pertaining to an isotherm.
3. an alternative name for isotherm.

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