Isentrope
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Isentrope is a noun meaning (meteorology) A surface of constant potential temperature.
Meaning
(meteorology) A surface of constant potential temperature.
More Meanings
- (physics) An isentropic state or system
Example Sentences
In order to avoid confusion with the earth's surface we may refer to an isentropic surface as an isentrope. The motion of air can best be resolved into motion along the isentrope which requires no heat, and motion across the isentrope which requires the supply or loss of heat by radiation otherwise.
Word Forms
- isentropes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include isopycnal, isoenthalp, isohume, isothermal, isocryme, isobathytherm.
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