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isotherm, line drawn on a map of a particular region of the earth's surface connecting points of equal temperature; each point reflects one temperature reading or an average of several readings over a period of time. The relative spacing of the isothermal lines indicates a temperature gradient, i.e., the amount of temperature change over a given distance. isotherm 1. a line on a map linking places of equal temperature 2. Physics a curve on a graph that connects points of equal temperature How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The isotherms at 850 mb exhibit a considerable north-south gradient, particularly in Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois where temperatures range from +4[degrees] to -16[degrees]C. Now provides North American sales and service for PUR equipment from Isotherm AG of Switzerland, which specializes in highly accurate, low-throughput metering and spray painting. based Linden Industries and Swiss-based Isotherm AG that reveals a new PU process for encapsulating sensitive automotive electronics and wires. |
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