isobar

[/ˈaɪ.soʊ.bɑːr/]
nounmasculinepl: isobars
isóbara
1. A line on a map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure at a given time or on average over a given period
The isobars on the weather map show areas of high and low pressure.
As isóbaras no mapa meteorológico mostram áreas de alta e baixa pressão.
2. One of two or more atoms of the same element that have the same mass number but different atomic numbers
Isobars have the same number of nucleons but different numbers of protons.
Isóbaras têm o mesmo número de nucleons, mas números diferentes de prótons.
Isobars are fundamental concepts in meteorology and are widely used by weather forecasters in both the United States and Brazil. The term is primarily used in scientific and technical contexts, particularly in weather forecasting, climate studies, and physics education.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pressure lineconstant pressure line

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
isóbara
Standard term used in meteorology and physics
Portugal
isóbara
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical/scientific term

Related Words

isobaricatmospheric pressureweather mapmeteorologyisothermisotopebarometer
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