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coseismal

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co·​seismal
variants: or coseismic \ (ˈ)kō+ \

Definition of coseismal

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: simultaneously affected by the same phase of any particular seismic shock : relating to or being such simultaneous affection

coseismal

noun
\ " \
plural -s

Definition of coseismal (Entry 2 of 2)

: coseism

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Adjective

co- + seismal, seismic

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“Coseismal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coseismal. Accessed 15 Jun. 2021.

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