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seismic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsaɪzmɪk/

seismic means: Connected with earthquakes or other movements that shake the ground.

adjective

EARTH MOVEMENTC1

Connected with earthquakes or other movements that shake the ground.

  • Scientists recorded seismic activity overnight.
  • Seismic waves travel through the Earth.
  • New sensors detect even small seismic vibrations.

Common phrases: seismic activity, seismic waves, seismic data

EARTHQUAKE PRONEC2

Likely to experience earthquakes.

  • They live in a seismic area.
  • Buildings in seismic regions need strong foundations.
  • This seismic zone has strict construction rules.

Similar words: earthquake-prone

Common phrases: a seismic area, a seismic region, a seismic zone

Questions about seismic

What does seismic mean?

Connected with earthquakes or other movements that shake the ground.

What is seismic in other languages?

Türkçe: sismik · Español: sísmico · Français: sismique · Deutsch: seismisch · Italiano: sismico · 日本語: 地震の

How do you pronounce seismic?

It is pronounced /ˈsaɪzmɪk/.

How do you use seismic in a sentence?

Scientists recorded seismic activity overnight. Seismic waves travel through the Earth.

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