eustasy

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Etymology [edit]

From Ancient Greek εὖ (eu, “well, good”) + Ancient Greek στάσις (stasis, “standing”)

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /ˈjuːstəsiː/

Noun [edit]

eustasy (plural eustasies)

  1. a worldwide change in sea level, especially one caused by melting ice

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Translations [edit]

a worldwide change in sea level


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