s wave

s wave
noun
Usage: usually capitalized S

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Geol.
a transverse earthquake wave that travels through the interior of the earth and is usually the second conspicuous wave to reach a seismograph. Also called secondary wave. Cf. L wave, P wave.

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swave «swayv», adjective.
U.S. Slang. fine; excellent; swell.
[origin uncertain; possible satirical mispronunciation of suave]
S wave,
= secondary wave. (Cf.secondary wave)

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S wave
see S 6.

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