isopach

i·so·pach

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-suh-pak]
- /ˈaɪ səˌpæk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-suh-pak]
- /ˈaɪ səˌpæk/

Definitions of isopach word

noun isopach a line drawn on a map connecting all points of equal thickness of a particular geologic formation. 1
noun isopach A line on a map or diagram connecting points beneath which a particular stratum or group of strata has the same thickness. 1
noun isopach a line on a map connecting points below which a particular rock stratum has the same thickness 0
noun isopach (geology) A line on a chart joining parts of a stratigraphic unit that have the same thickness; an isopachous line. 0

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Origin of isopach

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

1915-20; iso- + -pach < Greek páchos thickness

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Parts of speech for Isopach

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Isopach

isopach popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

isopach usage trend in Literature

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