seismograph
Translation
seismograph
Examples
The seismograph recorded a strong tremor.
The seismograph recorded a strong tremor.
Grammar Patterns
a/the + ((seismograph)) an instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes The seismograph is a sensitive instrument.
Similar Words
Synonyms: seismometer
Etymology
From Greek 'seismos' (earthquake) + 'graphos' (writing). It 'writes' about earthquakes.
Memory Tips
Imagine a pen ('graph') shaking ('seismo') on paper to record an earthquake.