isopiestic

adjective iso·pi·es·tic \ˌī-sō-pē-ˈes-tik, -pī-\

Definition of ISOPIESTIC

: of, relating to, or marked by equal pressure

is- + Greek piestos, verbal of piezein to press — more at piezo-

First Known Use: 1873

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