Richter scale
(Rich-ter-scale)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. a logarithmic scale of 1 to 10 used to express the energy released by an earthquake
Example Sentence
The earthquake measured a 6.1 on the Richter scale.
Synonyms
earthquake scale; earthquake measurement system; quake measurement scale
Antonyms
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