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Vocabulary Entry
isobar
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A line on a map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.
Example Sentences
"Meteorologists use isobars to forecast weather patterns."
"The isobars on the weather map indicated a high-pressure system."
"He studied the isobars to understand the storm's movement."
A
adjective
Relating to or denoting curves or lines on a graph that connect points of equal value, specifically in meteorology for pressure.
Example Sentences
"The isobaric map showed the shifts in pressure across the region."
"They analyzed the isobaric data to predict changes in climate."
"Isobaric processes are crucial in understanding thermodynamics."