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S-wave

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See also: S wave

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S-wave

Alternative forms

S wave

Etymology

From "secondary wave" or "shear wave".

Noun

S-wave (plural S-waves)

(geology, seismology) A transverse, shear wave, such as that produced by an earthquake. Movement is transverse to the direction of propagation and is a body wave.

Synonyms

seismic wave

See also

P-wave

Anagrams

WAVES, waves, μ-waves, μwaves

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