Chronoisothermal

/ˌkroʊnoʊˌaɪsoʊˈθɜrməl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or describing conditions where time and temperature remain relatively constant; in geology or physics, conditions of steady temporal and thermal properties.

Etymology

From Greek chronos (time) + iso- (equal) + therme (heat), literally 'time-equal-heat.' This technical term appears in geological and thermodynamic literature describing stable environmental conditions.

Kelly Says

Deep caves maintain chronoisothermal conditions—temperature and time-scale both remain remarkably constant, which is why cave systems preserve ice and fossils for millions of years almost unchanged.

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