isothermal
|i-so-ther-mal|
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/ˌaɪsəˈθɜrməl/
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/ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːməl/
constant temperature
Etymology
Etymology Information
'isothermal' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'isothermos,' where 'iso-' meant 'equal' and 'thermos' meant 'heat.'
Historical Evolution
'isothermos' transformed into the French word 'isotherme,' and eventually became the modern English word 'isothermal' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'equal heat,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'constant temperature.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or indicating a process or condition in which the temperature remains constant.
The isothermal process in the engine ensures that the temperature remains constant during expansion.
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Last updated: 2025/03/31 11:27