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.
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