isohyetose Meaning, Definition & Usage

I`so*hy"e*tose` adjective

Etymology

Iso- + Gr. "yeto`s rain.

Definitions

1. (Phys. Geog.) Of or pertaining to lines connecting places on the earth's surface which have a mean annual rainfall. -- n. An isohyetose line. = isohyet (in MW10) lines with equal rainfall.