"lithostatic" meaning in English

See lithostatic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: litho- + static Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|litho|static}} litho- + static Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} lithostatic (not comparable)
  1. (geology) Describing the static pressure maintained by a weight of rock; geostatic. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Geology
    Sense id: en-lithostatic-en-adj-RuFhzpca Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with litho- Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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