isothermal

adjective iso·ther·mal \ˌī-sə-ˈthər-məl\

Definition of ISOTHERMAL

: of, relating to, or marked by equality of temperature

: of, relating to, or marked by changes of volume or pressure under conditions of constant temperature

— iso·ther·mal·ly \-mə-lē\ adverb

French isotherme, from is- + -therme (from Greek thermos hot) — more at therm

First Known Use: 1826

Medical Dictionary

adjective iso·ther·mal \ˌī-sə-ˈthər-məl\

: of, relating to, or marked by equality of temperature

: of, relating to, or marked by changes of volume or pressure under conditions of constant temperature

—iso·ther·mal·ly \-mə-lē\ adverb

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