lithostatic

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What does lithostatic mean?

Describing the static pressure maintained by a weight of rock; geostatic.

Where does lithostatic come from?

Etymology tree Ancient Greek λῐ́θος (lĭ́thos)der. English litho- Ancient Greek στᾰτῐκός (stătĭkós)der. Latin staticusder. English static English lithostatic From litho- + static.

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