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isohyets

/ˈaɪsoʊˌiːts/ noun · British & US
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What does isohyets mean?

noun

Lines on a map that connect points of equal rainfall or precipitation. Isohyets are used to show the distribution of rainfall over a particular area.

Example

"The meteorologist used isohyets to illustrate the varying levels of rainfall across the region during the storm."

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