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Seismograph

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torquenoun	(physics, mechanics) A rotational or twisting effect of a force; a moment of force, defined for measurement purposes as an equivalent straight line force multiplied by the distance from the axis of rotation (SI unit newton-metre or N·m; imperial unit pound-foot or lb·ft, not to be confused with the foot pound-force, commonly "foot-pound", a unit of work or energy)
torsionnoun	The act of turning or twisting, or the state of being twisted; the twisting or wrenching of a body by the exertion of a lateral force tending to turn one end or part of it about a longitudinal axis, while the other is held fast or turned in the opposite direction.
twistnoun	A twisting force.
twistingnoun	(uncountable) The disreputable practice of selling unnecessary insurance to a customer in order to earn commission.
seismoscopenoun	An instrument that indicates the occurrence of an earthquake.
seismometernoun	(geology) A device used by seismologists to detect and measure seismic waves and therefore locate earthquakes etc; a seismograph.
sismographnoun	Archaic form of seismograph. [An instrument that automatically detects and records the intensity, direction and duration of earthquakes and similar events.]
seismometrographnoun	(historical) A kind of seismograph.
seismometrenoun	(nonstandard) Alternative form of seismometer. [(geology) A device used by seismologists to detect and measure seismic waves and therefore locate earthquakes etc; a seismograph.]
seismometrynoun	The measurement of earthquakes using a seismometer.
seismochronographnoun	(seismology) A chronograph designed to determine the exact time at which an earthquake shock appears.
microseismographnoun	A microseismometer that produces a graphic record.
microseismometernoun	An instrument for the measurement of microseisms.
sismometernoun	Dated form of seismometer. [(geology) A device used by seismologists to detect and measure seismic waves and therefore locate earthquakes etc; a seismograph.]
seismomicrophonenoun	A kind of geophone.
microseismogramnoun	The graphic record produced by a microseismograph.
strainmeternoun	A scientific instrument used by geophysicists to measure the deformation of the Earth.
microseismometrynoun	The measurement of microseisms.
seismic momentnoun	(geology) A quantity used to determine the size of an earthquake. Calculated either from a seismogram, or from the measurement of the area affected and the displacement of the rocks.
seismocardiogramnoun	A measurement taken in seismocardiography.