Definitions for isostasy

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isostasy i·sos·ta·sy

Spelling: [ahy-sos-tuh-see]

IPA: /aɪˈsɒs tə si/

Isostasy is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 124 anagrams from letters in isostasy (aiosssty).

Definitions for isostasy

noun

1. Geology. the equilibrium of the earth's crust, a condition in which the forces tending to elevate balance those tending to depress.
2. the state in which pressures from every side are equal.

Origin of isostasy

1885-90; iso- + -stasy Greek -stasia; see stasis, -y³