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seismic

seis·mic

UK/ˈsaɪzmɪk/ US/ˈsaɪsmɪk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration

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Origin

Based on Ancient Greek σεισμός (seismós, “shaking, earthquake”) + -ic, equivalent to seismo- + -ic.

Phrases

  • seismic bomb
  • seismic damper
  • seismic design
  • seismic line
  • seismic lithosphere
  • seismic load
  • seismic moment
  • seismic performance

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