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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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History and Etymology for hypsoisotherm

hyps- + isotherm; translation of German höhenisotherme

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