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- Isotherm - n. - A line connecting or marking points on the earth's surface having the same temperature. This may be the temperature for a given time of observation, or the mean temperature for a year or other period. Also, a similar line based on the distribution of temperature in the ocean.
- Isothermal - a. - Relating to equality of temperature.
- Isothermal - a. - Having reference to the geographical distribution of temperature, as exhibited by means of isotherms; as, an isothermal line; an isothermal chart.
- Isothermobath - n. - A line drawn through points of equal temperature in a vertical section of the ocean.
- Isothermobathic - a. - Of or pertaining to an isothermobath; possessing or indicating equal temperatures in a vertical section, as of the ocean.