The Collaborative International Dictionary
Isothermal zones
Isothermal \I`so*ther"mal\, a. [Cf. F. isotherme.]
Relating to equality of temperature, or an isotherm.
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(Phys. Geog.) Having reference to the geographical distribution of temperature, as exhibited by means of isotherms; as, an isothermal line; an isothermal chart. Isothermal line.
An isotherm.
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A line drawn on a diagram of energy such that its ordinates represent the pressures of a substance corresponding to various volumes, while the absolute temperature is maintained at a constant value.
Isothermal zones, spaces on opposite sides of the equator having the same mean temperature, and bounded by corresponding isothermal lines.