seismoscope

seis·mo·scope

(sīz′mə-skōp′)

An instrument that indicates the occurrence or time of occurrence of an earthquake.

seis′mo·scop′ic (-skŏp′ĭk) adj.

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seismoscope

(ˈsaɪzməˌskəʊp)

(Geological Science) an obsolete instrument that indicates the occurrence of an earthquake. Compare seismograph

seismoscopic adj

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