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isobar
This term functions as a technical descriptor across meteorology, thermodynamics, and nuclear physics. In weather mapping, it transforms invisible atmospheric pressure into a visual geometry, where the spacing between lines indicates wind speed. Closely packed lines signal a steep pressure gradient and violent weather, while wide spacing suggests calm conditions.
In the realm of atomic physics, the term shifts from a geometric line to a specific type of nuclide. It describes atoms that are mass-equivalent despite having different chemical identities. This distinction is crucial for understanding radioactive decay chains and isotopic stability in nuclear chemistry.
Meanings
Examples
The teacher explained how an isobar indicates wind speed.
Check the isobar patterns before we start the hike.
The detective noticed the isobar chart in the victim's office.
The researcher analyzed the isobar to determine the critical point.
Nuclear stability varies significantly between each isobar in a sequence.