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Isobar
Pronunciation : I"so*bar
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Iso- + Gr. (Phys. Geog.)
Definition : Defn: A line connecting or marking places upon the surface of the earth where height of the barometer reduced to sea level is the same either at a given time, or for a certain period (mean height), as for a year; an isopiestic line. [Written also isobare.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : I"so*bar
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: The quality or state of being equal in weight, especially in atmospheric pressure. Also, the theory, method, or application of isobaric science.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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