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isostasy

Noun

i=sos=ta=sy

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isostasy(n = noun.state) - (geology) a general equilibrium of the forces tending to elevate or depress the earth's crust;

isostasy, n. [See Iso-; Stasis.].

The state or quality of being isostatic. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

isostasy, n. Geol. the general state of equilibrium of the earth's crust, with the rise and fall of land relative to sea.

Derivative

isostatic adj.

Etymology

ISO- + Gk stasis station

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