isopectic line
1isopectic — ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈpektik noun ( s) Etymology: is + pect (from Greek pēktos fixed, frozen, from pēgnynai to fasten) + ic : an equiglacial line on a map or chart connecting points where ice begins to form at the beginning of winter * * * /uy seuh pek tik/ …
2isopectic — a map line connecting all points where ice begins to form at the same time of the winter …
3isopectic — /uy seuh pek tik/, n. a line drawn on a map connecting all points where ice starts to form at approximately the same period at the onset of winter. [ISO + pectic < Gk pektikós freezing; see PECTIC] * * * …
4Contour line — This article is about lines of equal value in maps and diagrams. For more meanings of the word contour , see Contour (disambiguation). The bottom part of the diagram shows some contour lines with a straight line running through the location of… …
5equiglacial line — as at equiangular+... noun Etymology: equi + glacial : a line on a map or chart to show coincidence of ice conditions (as in lakes, rivers, or harbors) at a given time see isopag, isopectic, isotac …
