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Isostatic

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i·sos·ta·sy  (-sst-s)
n.
Equilibrium in the earth's crust such that the forces tending to elevate landmasses balance the forces tending to depress landmasses.
[iso- + Greek stasis, a standstill; see st- in Indo-European roots + -y.]
iso·static (s-sttk) adj.
iso·stati·cal·ly adv.


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