isostasy

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Synonyms: isostacy, apostasy

Antonyms: isostacy, apostasy

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|geology}} The state of balance or [[pressure]] [[equilibrium]] thought to exist within the [[Earth]]'s [[crust]], whereby the upper [[lithosphere]] floats on denser [[magma]] beneath.

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