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seismogram

American  
[sahyz-muh-gram, sahys-] / ˈsaɪz məˌgræm, ˈsaɪs- /

noun

  1. a record made by a seismograph.

seismogram Scientific  
/ sīz′mə-grăm′ /

  1. The record that is produced by a seismograph.

Etymology

Origin of seismogram

First recorded in 1890–95; seismo- + -gram 1

Example Sentences

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Seismogram from stations SHW and CPW, for March 24 to 25, 1980.

From Scientific American • Jun. 14, 2012

Seismogram of moderate earthquake recorded on the afternoon of March 20 at station SHW.

From Scientific American • Jun. 14, 2012

Seismogram, station SHW, March 21 to March 23, 1980.

From Scientific American • Jun. 14, 2012

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