Seismographs Meaning in English

word · lemma: seismograph

US

ˈsaɪzməˌɡræfs

SYZ-muh-grafs

UK

sˈaɪzməɡɹˌæfz

SYZ-muh-grafz

Definition

Seismographs are scientific instruments that measure and record movements in the ground, especially during earthquakes.

Usage & Nuances

'Seismographs' is a technical and formal term, mainly used in scientific or educational contexts. Commonly appears with words like 'detect', 'record', or 'install.' Not used in casual conversation.

• Spanish: sismógrafos
• Portuguese (BR): sismógrafos
• Portuguese (PT): sismógrafos
• Chinese (Simplified): 地震仪
• Chinese (Traditional): 地震儀
• Hindi: भूकंपमापी
• Arabic: أجهزة قياس الزلازل
• Bengali: ভূমিকম্প-লিপিকার - সিসমোগ্রাফ
• Russian: сейсмографы
• Japanese: 地震計
• Vietnamese: máy đo địa chấn
• Korean: 지진계
• Turkish: sismograf
• Urdu: سیسموگراف
• Indonesian: seismograf

Example Sentences

Seismographs record the shaking of the earth during an earthquake.

basic

Scientists use seismographs to study earthquakes.

basic

Many seismographs are installed in earthquake zones.

basic

Thanks to modern seismographs, we can detect even tiny tremors far underground.

natural

When the volcano started rumbling, the seismographs picked up the first signs immediately.

natural

All the seismographs in the region showed spikes at the exact same moment.

natural