单词 | isoseismic |
释义 | isoseismic in British English (ˌaɪsəʊˈsaɪzmɪk) noun another name for isoseismal isoseismal in British English (ˌaɪsəʊˈsaɪzməl) adjective 1. of or relating to equal intensity of earthquake shock noun Systematic name: isoseismic2. a line on a map connecting points at which earthquake shocks are of equal intensity isoseismic in American English (ˌaisəˈsaizmɪk, -ˈsais-) adjective Geology 1. noting or pertaining to equal intensity of earthquake shock 2. noting or pertaining to an imaginary line on the earth's surface connecting points characterized by such intensity noun Also: isoseismal3. an isoseismic line Word origin [iso- + seismic]iso- is a combining form meaning “equal,” used in the formation of compound words (isochromatic). In chemistry, iso- is used in the names of substances which are isomeric with the substance denotedby the base word (isocyanic acid). Other words that use the affix iso- include: isodiametric, isoprene, isosteric, isotope, isotype |
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