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View synonyms for microseism
microseism
[ mahy-kruh-sahy-zuhm, -suhm ]
noun
, Geology.
- a feeble, recurrent vibration of the ground recorded by seismographs and believed to be due to an earthquake or a storm at sea.
microseism
/ ˌmaɪkrəʊˈsaɪzmɪk; ˈmaɪkrəʊˌsaɪzəm /
noun
- a very slight tremor of the earth's surface, thought not to be caused by an earthquake
microseism
/ mī′krə-sī′zəm /
- A faint Earth tremor, unrelated to earthquakes, caused by natural phenomena, such as winds and strong ocean waves.
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Derived Forms
- microseismic, adjective
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Other Words From
- micro·seismic micro·seismi·cal adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of microseism1
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