isotac

noun

iso·​tac

plural -s

: an equiglacial line on a map or chart connecting points where ice melts at the same time in spring

Word History

Etymology

is- + -tac (from Greek takēnai to melt, be dissolved, passive aortic infinitive of tēkein to melt, dissolve)

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