seismology

/saɪsˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/

UK: /saɪsˈmɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/

SAꞮSMⱭL · ə · d͡ʒi (3 syllables)

English Noun
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Definition

The study of the vibration of the Earth's interior caused by natural and unnatural sources, such as earthquakes.

Etymology

From seismo- + -logy.

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