isohypse
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Meteorologists use isohypse lines to understand the prevailing wind patterns.
Definition:A line connecting points of equal or constant pressure on a weather map.
From isohypse line
Example:The isohypse lines are closely packed, indicating a strong pressure gradient.
Definition:The rate of pressure change over distance.
From pressure gradient
Example:On a weather map, isobars show the pressure system and can help predict weather changes.
Definition:A special case of isohypse specifically for pressure at a constant height above the surface, often used in weather maps.
From isobars
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