isobaric Definition
- 1of or relating to a process that occurs at constant pressure
- 2of or relating to a line on a map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure
Using isobaric: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "isobaric" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The isobaric process occurs when the pressure of a system remains constant while its volume changes.
Example
Meteorologists use isobaric maps to predict weather patterns and identify areas of high and low pressure.
isobaric Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for isobaric
- constant-pressure
Summary: isobaric in Brief
The term 'isobaric' [ahy-suh-bar-ik] describes two distinct concepts. The first relates to a process that occurs at constant pressure, as in 'The isobaric process occurs when the pressure of a system remains constant while its volume changes.' The second refers to a line on a map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure, as in 'Meteorologists use isobaric maps to predict weather patterns and identify areas of high and low pressure.'
