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seism

/sɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does seism mean?

noun

A seism is a sudden, rapid movement of the Earth's crust, often resulting in an earthquake. It can also refer to a device used to measure seismic waves.

Example

"The seism recorded a magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter scale."

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