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Definition

noun. an instrument that measures the motion of the ground during an earthquake.

Example Sentence

The seismometer detected the earthquake.

More Example Sentences

Scientists use a seismometer to study earthquakes.

Synonyms

earthquake detector; tremor gauge

Antonyms

stability meter; stillness gauge

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