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isobar

noun iso·bar \ ˈī-sə-ˌbär \
|Updated on: 10 Aug 2018

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 and Etymology of isobar

International Scientific Vocabulary is- + -bar (from Greek baros weight); akin to Greek barys heavy — more at grieve

ISOBAR Defined for Kids

isobar

noun iso·bar \ ˈī-sə-ˌbär \

Definition of isobar for Students

: a line on a map to indicate areas having the same atmospheric pressure

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isobar

noun iso·bar \ ˈī-sə-ˌbär \

medical Definition of isobar

: one of two or more atoms or elements having the same atomic weights or mass numbers but different atomic numbers

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