isopycnic Meaning, Definition & Usage

I`so*pyc"nic adjective

Etymology

Iso- + Gr. pykno`s dense.

Definitions

1. (Physics) Having equal density, as different regions of a medium; passing through points at which the density is equal; as, an isopycnic line or surface.

I`so*pyc"nic noun

Definitions

1. (Physics) A line or surface passing through those points in a medium, at which the density is the same.