isothermal
[/ˌaɪ.soʊˈθɜr.məl/]
adjective
isotérmico
1. relating to or denoting a process or change that occurs at constant temperature
An isothermal process in thermodynamics maintains a constant temperature throughout the transformation.
Um processo isotérmico na termodinâmica mantém uma temperatura constante ao longo da transformação.
2. of or relating to lines on a map connecting points of equal temperature
The meteorologist studied the isothermal lines to understand the climate patterns.
O meteorologista estudou as linhas isotérmicas para entender os padrões climáticos.
3. characterized by uniform temperature
The isothermal conditions in the laboratory ensured consistent experimental results.
As condições isotérmicas no laboratório garantiram resultados experimentais consistentes.
The term 'isothermal' is primarily used in scientific and technical fields including thermodynamics, physics, chemistry, and meteorology. It is equally understood in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese academic circles. In the USA, it is standard terminology in engineering and scientific education. The concept is fundamental to understanding heat transfer, climate patterns, and thermodynamic cycles, making it essential vocabulary in STEM education.
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