seismometer

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Definitions

noun

A device used by seismologists to detect and measure seismic waves and therefore locate earthquakes etc; a seismograph.

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Synonyms

seismometre seismograph seismoscope sismometer seismometrograph seismometry seismography microseismometer sismograph seismomicrophone seismochronograph microseismograph strainmeter microseismogram seismic moment microseismometry

Associated

obs encased pendulum seismic capsule lunar amplifier earthquake sensitivity antenna detect waves

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