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<physics> The quality or state of being equal in weight, especially in atmospheric pressure. Also, the theory, method, or application of isobaric science.
<meteorology> A line connecting or marking places upon the surface of the earth where height of the barometer reduced to sea level is the same either at a given time, or for a certain period (mean height), as for a year; an isopiestic line.
Alternative forms: isobare.
Origin: Iso- + Gr. Weight.
(01 Mar 1998)
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