isostasy

名词 isostasy:

1. (geology) a general equilibrium of the forces tending to elevate or depress the earth's crust

i.sos.ta.sy

n.（名词）
Equilibrium in the earth`s crust such that the forces tending to elevate land masses balance the forces tending to depress land masses.
地壳均衡：地壳的均衡，以使趋向于抬高大陆的力与趋向于降低大陆的力保持平衡

来源：
iso-
iso-
Greek stasis [a standstill] * see st3-
希腊语 stasis [静止] *参见 st3-
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