Isotherm Process
Definition
An isotherm process refers to a thermodynamic process in which the temperature of a system remains constant throughout the entire process.
Analogy
Imagine you are taking a hot shower, and someone adjusts the water heater to keep the temperature exactly the same. No matter how long you stay in the shower or how much water flows, the temperature remains constant.
Related terms
Adiabatic Process: A thermodynamic process in which there is no heat exchange between a system and its surroundings.
Isobaric Process: A thermodynamic process that occurs at constant pressure.
Isochoric Process: A thermodynamic process that occurs at constant volume.
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