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isotherm

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A line connecting or marking points on the earth's surface having the same temperature. This may be the temperature for a given time of observation, or the mean temperature for a year or other period. Also, a similar line based on the distribution of temperature in the ocean.

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Schaefer, 2001, pp. 10–17 The 10-degree July isotherm (air temperature line) runs through the northern boundary of the Norwegian Sea and is often taken as the southern boundary of the Arctic. Source: Internet

Heat transfer along the isotherm steps of the Carnot cycle was found to be proportional to the temperature of a system (known as its absolute temperature ). Source: Internet

Due to recent mildening of the climate it could be classified as cold marine with significant continental influence if the convert isotherm is used. Source: Internet

If the more seldom used convert isotherm for continental is used, its climate could be described as the latter, indicating the transitional nature of the climatic conditions on the peninsula. Source: Internet

The July mean of convert is narrowly below the convert isotherm for subtropical. Source: Internet

The Women's Isotherm Hoody can be found at Marmot for $250. Source: Internet

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