seismology

English

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Etymology

From seismo- +‎ -logy.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /saɪzˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/, /saɪsˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/
    • Audio (US); /saɪz-/:(file)
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /saɪzˈmɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/, /saɪsˈmɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/
  • Rhymes: -ɒlədʒi

Noun

seismology (uncountable)

  1. The study of the vibration of the Earth's interior caused by natural and unnatural sources, such as earthquakes.
    Synonym: (uncommon) seismics

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