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aseismic

[ey-sahyz-mik, -sahys-]
adjective Geology.
  1. free from earthquakes.
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Origin of aseismic

First recorded in 1880–85; a-6 + seismic
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British Dictionary definitions for aseismic

aseismic

adjective
  1. denoting a region free of earthquakes
  2. (not in technical use) denoting a region free of all but a few small earthquakes
  3. (of buildings, etc) designed to withstand earthquakes
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Word Origin and History for aseismic

n.

"resistant to earthquake destruction," 1884, from a- (2) "not" + seismic.

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