isotherm

[/ˈaɪ.so.θɜːrm/]
nounmasculinepl: isotherms
isoterma
1. A line on a map or chart connecting points of equal temperature
The weather map displayed several isotherms showing temperature variations across the region.
O mapa meteorológico exibia várias isotermas mostrando variações de temperatura na região.
2. In thermodynamics, a curve representing a process occurring at constant temperature
During an isothermal process, the isotherm shows the relationship between pressure and volume at a fixed temperature.
Durante um processo isotérmico, a isoterma mostra a relação entre pressão e volume em uma temperatura fixa.
3. A line on a graph indicating equal or constant temperature conditions
Scientists use isotherms to visualize climate patterns and temperature distributions.
Cientistas usam isotermas para visualizar padrões climáticos e distribuições de temperatura.
The term 'isotherm' is primarily used in scientific and academic contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is a technical term commonly found in meteorology, geography, and thermodynamics courses. In Brazil, Portugal, and other Portuguese-speaking regions, the term is used identically in scientific literature and weather forecasting. There are no significant cultural variations in its usage.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
temperature lineconstant temperature curvethermal contour

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
isoterma
Standard scientific term used in meteorology and thermodynamics
Portugal
isoterma
Same technical term used in Portuguese meteorological and scientific contexts
Academic/Scientific contexts
isoterma
Universally used in academic and scientific literature across all Portuguese-speaking countries

Related Words

isothermalisobarisometricthermodynamicstemperature gradientmeteorologycartography
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