Definition: A line on a map that connects places that get the same amount of rain.

Example: The meteorologist used an isohyet to show the rainfall distribution across the region.

Definition: Related to lines on a map that connect points of equal rainfall or precipitation.

Example: The isohyetal map showed the distribution of rainfall across the region.

Definition: A line drawn on a map or chart that connects points with the same value, such as temperature or rainfall.

Example: The weather map showed several isolines indicating areas of equal temperature.

Definition: A line on a map or graph that connects points with the same value of a certain measurement, like temperature or pressure.

Example: The meteorologist used an isopleth to show areas of equal rainfall on the weather map.

Definition: A line on a map that connects places with the same temperature at a specific time or over a certain period.

Example: The meteorologist used an isotherm to show the temperature distribution across the region.

Definition: In a way that maintains a constant temperature during a process or reaction.

Example: The gas expanded isothermally, keeping the temperature steady throughout the experiment.

Definition: Items or cargo that are thrown overboard from a ship to reduce its weight, especially in emergencies, or that are found washed up on the shore.

Example: After the storm, the beach was littered with jetsam from the shipwreck.

Definition: Describing a type of wind that moves down a slope, usually caused by cold air that is denser than the surrounding air.

Example: The katabatic winds swept down the mountain, bringing a chill to the valley below.

Definition: A type of thin oil that comes from petroleum, used mainly as a fuel for heating, cooking, and in lamps.

Example: The mechanic used kerosene to clean the engine parts.

Definition: A type of flammable liquid used as fuel, especially in heating and jet engines.

Example: The airplane was fueled with kerosine before takeoff.