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- [ahy-sos-tuh-see]
- /aɪˈsɒs tə si/
- /ˈaɪsəstəsi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahy-sos-tuh-see]
- /aɪˈsɒs tə si/
Definitions of isostasy word
- noun isostasy Geology. the equilibrium of the earth's crust, a condition in which the forces tending to elevate balance those tending to depress. 1
- noun isostasy the state in which pressures from every side are equal. 1
- noun isostasy The equilibrium that exists between parts of the earth’s crust, which behaves as if it consists of blocks floating on the underlying mantle, rising if material (such as an ice cap) is removed and sinking if material is deposited. 1
- noun isostasy the state of balance, or equilibrium, which sections of the earth's lithosphere (whether continental or oceanic) are thought ultimately to achieve when the vertical forces upon them remain unchanged. The lithosphere floats upon the semifluid asthenosphere below. If a section of lithosphere is loaded, as by ice, it will slowly subside to a new equilibrium position; if a section of lithosphere is reduced in mass, as by erosion, it will slowly rise to a new equilibrium position 0
- noun isostasy a condition in which there is equal pressure on every side 0
- noun isostasy approximate equilibrium in large, equal areas of the earth's crust, preserved by the action of gravity upon the different substances in the crust in proportion to their densities 0
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Origin of isostasy
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; iso- + -stasy < Greek -stasia; see stasis, -y3
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Parts of speech for Isostasy
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isostasy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- isostasy is the balance between what two forces?
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- summarize how isostatic adjustments affect isostasy?
- how does isostasy work?
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