isophote

noun

iso·​phote ˈī-sə-ˌfōt How to pronounce isophote (audio)
: a curve on a chart joining points of equal light intensity from a given source
isophotal adjective

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary is- + -phote (from Greek phōt-, phōs light) — more at fancy

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of isophote was circa 1909

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Cite this Entry

“Isophote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isophote. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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