isohyet
/ˈaɪ.soʊˌhaɪ.ɪt/
AꞮ · soʊhaɪ · ɪt (3 syllables)
English
Noun
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Definition
A line of equal rainfall on a map or chart, such as a weather map.
Etymology
From iso- + Ancient Greek ὑετός (huetós, “rain”).
Example Sentences
- "On the yearly rainfall map, the 10-inch (250 mm) isohyet separates viable cropland from desert."
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