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Definition of Isobar

1. Noun. (meteorology)an isogram connecting points having equal barometric pressure at a given time.

Definition of Isobar

1. 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.

Definition of Isobar

1. Noun. (meteorology) A line drawn on a map or chart connecting places of equal or constant pressure. ¹

2. Noun. (context: nuclear physics) Either of two nuclides of different elements having the same mass number. ¹

3. Noun. (context: thermodynamics) A set of points or conditions at constant pressure. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Isobar

1. a type of atom [n -S] : ISOBARIC [adj] - See also: atom

Medical Definition of Isobar

1. The quality or state of being equal in weight, especially in atmospheric pressure. Also, the theory, method, or application of isobaric science. 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. Alternative forms: isobare. Origin: Iso- + Gr. Weight. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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