isobaric

adjective iso·bar·ic \ˌī-sə-ˈbär-ik, -ˈber-, -ˈba-rik\

Definition of ISOBARIC

: of or relating to an isobar

: characterized by constant or equal pressure <an isobaric process>

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use: 1878

Medical Dictionary

adjective iso·bar·ic \ˌī-sə-ˈbär-ik, -ˈbar-\

: of or relating to an isobar

: having the same specific gravity as cerebrospinal fluid <isobaric anesthesia for spinal injection>

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