isobar


iso·bar

noun \ˈī-sə-ˌbär\

Definition of ISOBAR

1
: an imaginary line or a line on a map or chart connecting or marking places of equal barometric pressure
2
: one of two or more atoms or elements having the same atomic weights or mass numbers but different atomic numbers

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Origin of ISOBAR

International Scientific Vocabulary is- + -bar (from Greek baros weight); akin to Greek barys heavy — more at grieve
First Known Use: circa 1864

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