- equilibrium of the earth's crust
- • гидростатическое равновесие• изостазия
English-Russian cartography dictionary. 2013.
English-Russian cartography dictionary. 2013.
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isostasy — /uy sos teuh see/, n. 1. Geol. 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. Also, isostacy. [1885 90; ISO +… … Universalium
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isostasy — /aɪˈsɒstəsi/ (say uy sostuhsee) 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. equilibrium when there is pressure from all sides; hydrostatic… …
i|sos|ta|sy — «y SOS tuh see», noun. 1. equilibrium of the earth s crust, believed to be due to the movement of rock material below the surface. 2. equilibrium or stability caused by equality of pressure; hydrostatic equilibrium. ╂[< iso + Greek stásis a… … Useful english dictionary
isostasy — i•sos•ta•sy or i•sos•ta•cy [[t]aɪˈsɒs tə si[/t]] n. 1) gel the equilibrium of the earth s crust, a condition in which the forces tending to elevate balance those tending to depress 2) phs the state in which pressures from every side are equal •… … From formal English to slang