noun

isobar

isobar

The isobars on the map are close together.

The isobars on the map are close together.

An isobar connects points of equal atmospheric pressure.

An isobar connects points of equal atmospheric pressure.

((an isobar)) a line on a weather map The isobars on the map are close together.

Synonyms: contour line

From Greek 'isos' meaning 'equal' and 'baros' meaning 'weight, pressure'.

Think of 'iso' for 'equal' and 'bar' for pressure, as in a 'barometer'.

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