Definition

A line or contour that connects points having the same value in a specific context, such as thickness of geological layers or volume in a graph.

Example

The geologist used an isochore to illustrate the uniform thickness of the rock layers in the area.

Conversation

I was reading about geology and came across the term isochore today.

Oh really? What does it mean?

It's a line that shows points with equal thickness of rock layers.

That sounds interesting! Geology has so many cool concepts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Isochore → It is formed from "iso-" (from Greek "isos", meaning equal) and "chore" (from Greek "chora", meaning space or area). The word describes a line on a map connecting points of equal temperature, thus relating to equal spaces of temperature.

Memory Tip

Think of 'equal' ('iso-') areas or spaces ('chore') when remembering that an isochore connects points of equal temperature.

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