seismism

seismism
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌmizəm\ noun (-s)
Etymology: Greek seismos earthquake + English -ism
: earthquake phenomena : seismic activity

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/suyz"miz euhm, suys"-/, n.
the natural activity or group of phenomena associated with earthquakes.
[1900-05; SEISM + -ISM]

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seisˈmism noun
Earthquake phenomena
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Main Entry:seismo-

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seismism
(ˈsaɪzmɪz(ə)m)
[f. Gr. σεισµ-ός (see seismic a.) + -ism.]
The phenomena of earthquake movements collectively.
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