isotherm

[/ˈaɪ.səˌθɜːrm/]
nounfemininepl: isotermas
isoterma
1. A line on a map or chart connecting points of equal temperature at a given time or averaged over a given period
The weather map displayed several isotherms showing temperature variations across the region.
O mapa meteorológico exibia várias isotermas mostrando variações de temperatura em toda a região.
2. In thermodynamics, a process or curve representing a change in a system at constant temperature
During an isothermal process, the gas expanded while maintaining a constant isotherm.
Durante um processo isotérmico, o gás se expandiu mantendo uma isoterma constante.
Isotherm is primarily a scientific and technical term used in meteorology, climatology, and physics education in both Brazil and the USA. It is essential vocabulary for weather forecasting, climate studies, and thermodynamic analysis. The term is relatively uniform across Portuguese-speaking regions without significant dialectal variation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
temperature lineconstant temperature curveisothermal line
Antonyms / Antônimos
isohyetisobar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
isoterma
Standard term used in meteorology, climatology, and thermodynamics textbooks
Portugal
isoterma
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term in scientific contexts
Technical/Academic
curva isotérmica
More descriptive alternative emphasizing the curve aspect

Related Words

isothermalisobarisohyetthermodynamicstemperaturemeteorologyclimatology

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the isotherm
along the isotherm
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