isoseismal

1 of 2

adjective

iso·​seismal
"+
: of, relating to, or marked by equal intensity of earthquake shock
an isoseismal line

isoseismal

2 of 2

noun

"
plural -s
: an isoseismal line on a map or chart of the earth's surface connecting points of equal intensity of earthquake shock

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

is- + seismal

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“Isoseismal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isoseismal. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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