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seismologist

[ sahyz-mol-uh-jist, sahys- ]
/ saɪzˈmɒl ə dʒɪst, saɪs- /
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noun
a scientist who specializes in the study of earthquakes:By studying core samples taken from the ocean floor, seismologists can predict the likelihood of a major quake occurring on this fault line.
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