seismic

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Related topics: Geology

seis·mic /ˈsaɪzmɪk/ adjective [only before noun] 1 technicalHEG relating to or caused by earthquakes 地震的，地震引起的 increased seismic activity 越来越频繁的地震活动2 very great, serious, or important 极大的；极为严重的；非常重要的 seismic changes in international relations 国际关系的重大改变

Examples from the Corpus

seismic• But the discovery of seismic activity suggests geological activity, which could provide large amounts of heat and minerals.• an increase in seismic activity• Competing against time and against one an-other, they tweaked and massaged the raw seismic data with complex computer models.• Burial histories have been plotted at several well locations based on a stratigraphic interpretation of well and seismic data.• The findings could lead to improved seismic safety standards at nuclear plants.• Some studies showed the seismic waves that passed through it speeding up; others showed them slowing down.Origin seismic (1800-1900) Greek seismos “shock, earthquake”, from seiein “to shake”

seis·mic adjectiveChineseSyllable

to by caused or relating Corpus earthquakes

seismic
seis‧mic /ˈsaɪzmɪk/