hypsoisotherm
noun
hyp·so·isotherm
\¦hip(ˌ)sō+\
Definition of hypsoisotherm
: an isotherm that is drawn on a vertical section of the atmosphere and sometimes also of the ground to show the distribution of temperature in the vertical
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Origin and Etymology of hypsoisotherm
hyps- + isotherm; translation of German höhenisotherme
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