isochoric

/aɪsəˈkrɒrɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or involving constant volume

“The isochoric process allowed the scientists to study the gas’s behavior accurately.”

2. noun

A system in which the volume of a substance remains constant

“The isochoric system was used in the experiment to analyze the material’s thermal properties.”

Synonyms

  • constant-volume
  • isovolumetric

Antonyms

  • barotropic
  • variable-volume