Seismo-
1.
a combining form meaning “earthquake,” used in the formation of compound words:
seismograph.
combining form
1.
earthquake: seismology
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- Seismograph
noun 1. any of various instruments for measuring and recording the vibrations of earthquakes. noun 1. an instrument that registers and records the features of earthquakes. A seismogram (ˈsaɪzməˌɡræm) is the record from such an instrument Also called seismometer seismograph (sīz’mə-grāf’) An instrument that detects and records vibrations and movements in the Earth, especially during […]
- Seismography
[sahyz-mog-ruh-fee, sahys-] /saɪzˈmɒg rə fi, saɪs-/ noun 1. the scientific measuring and recording of the shock and vibrations of earthquakes. 2. seismology.
- Seismol
1. seismological. 2. seismology. seismol seismology
- Seismologist
noun 1. the science or study of earthquakes and their phenomena. noun 1. the branch of geology concerned with the study of earthquakes and seismic waves seismology (sīz-mŏl’ə-jē) The scientific study of earthquakes and of the internal structure of the Earth. It includes the study of the origin, geographic distribution, effects, and possible prediction of […]
- Seismology
noun 1. the science or study of earthquakes and their phenomena. noun 1. the branch of geology concerned with the study of earthquakes and seismic waves seismology (sīz-mŏl’ə-jē) The scientific study of earthquakes and of the internal structure of the Earth. It includes the study of the origin, geographic distribution, effects, and possible prediction of […]