isothermally
|i-so-ther-mal-ly|
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/ˌaɪsəˈθɜrməli/
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/ˌaɪsəˈθɜːməli/
(isothermal)
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 Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'equal heat,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'maintaining constant temperature.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that maintains a constant temperature.
The reaction was carried out isothermally to ensure consistent results.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 06:06