seismometricadj.
/sʌɪzməʊˈmɛtrɪk/ Of or pertaining to seismometry, or to a seismometer.
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seismological1850
seismographic1858
seismometric1858
seismometrical1885
seismologic1904
1858 R. Mallet in Rep. Brit. Assoc. i. 72 Twelve years ago..the construction of seismometric instruments seemed a comparatively easy matter.
1879 J. Le Conte Elements Geol. (new ed.) i. iii. 125 If c and b be the position of two seismometric observatories.
Derivatives
seismoˈmetrical adj. [See -ical suffix.]
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the world > the earth > earth sciences > geology > geophysics > [adjective] > seismology
seismological1850
seismographic1858
seismometric1858
seismometrical1885
seismologic1904
1885 Athenæum 7 Mar. 315/3 The occurrence of long~continued earthquake disturbances in Tasmania..suggested to Mr. Ellery the propriety of instituting at the observatory some sort of seismometrical apparatus.
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adj.1858