eustatic

/juːˈstætɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or caused by a rise in sea level due to changes in the volume of the world’s oceans, usually resulting from melting ice

“The eustatic sea level rise was a major concern for coastal cities worldwide.”

Synonyms

  • oceanic rise
  • sea level rise

Antonyms

  • oceanic drop
  • sea level fall