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isothermal

adjective
iso·​ther·​mal | \ ˌī-sÉ™-ˈthÉ™r-mÉ™l How to pronounce isothermal (audio) \

Definition of isothermal

1 : of, relating to, or marked by equality of temperature
2 : of, relating to, or marked by changes of volume or pressure under conditions of constant temperature
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isothermally \ ˌī-​sÉ™-​ˈthÉ™r-​mÉ™-​lÄ“ How to pronounce isothermally (audio) \ adverb

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 When hit by lightning, these rocks would undergo a process called isothermal remanent magnetization (IRM), which altered their magnetic properties. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "The Fascinating History of Magnetism Goes Back Even Longer Than We Thought," 6 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of isothermal

1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for isothermal

French isotherme, from is- + -therme (from Greek thermos hot) — more at therm

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isothermal

adjective
iso·​ther·​mal | \ ˌī-sÉ™-ˈthÉ™r-mÉ™l How to pronounce isothermal (audio) \

Medical Definition of isothermal

1 : of, relating to, or marked by equality of temperature
2 : of, relating to, or marked by changes of volume or pressure under conditions of constant temperature

Other Words from isothermal

isothermally \ -​mÉ™-​lÄ“ How to pronounce isothermally (audio) \ adverb

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