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seism

noun
\ ˈsīzəm\
plural -s

Definition of seism

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: earthquake sense 1

seism

noun combining form
\ ˌsīzəm\
plural -s

Definition of seism (Entry 2 of 2)

: seismic movement tachyseism

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History and Etymology for seism

Noun

Greek seismos

Noun combining form

Greek seismos earthquake

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