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isobar
noun iso·bar \ˈī-sə-ˌbär\
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 of ISOBAR
International Scientific Vocabulary is- + -bar (from Greek baros weight); akin to Greek barys heavy — more at grieve
First Known Use: circa 1864
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ISOBAR Defined for Kids
isobar
noun iso·bar \ˈī-sə-ˌbär\
Definition of ISOBAR for Kids
: 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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