ISOSTASY


Meaning of ISOSTASY in English

[ ʌɪ'sɒstəsi ]

■ noun Geology the equilibrium that exists between parts of the earth's crust, which rise if material (such as an ice cap) is removed and sink if material is deposited.

Derivatives

isostatic adjective

Origin

C19: from iso- + Gk stasis 'station'.

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