accelerogram

noun

ac·​cel·​ero·​gram ik-ˈse-lə-rə-ˌgram 

ak-

plural accelerograms

geology

: a record of an earthquake generated by an accelerograph

At present, existing accelerograms are being studied by several groups in an effort to extract as much information as possible concerning source mechanisms and wave propagation close to faults.

—David M. Boore, Geotimes, January 1975

Word History

Etymology

accelero- (as in accelerograph) + -gram

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

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