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S wave

S wave is the alternative form of S-wave.

Meaning of S-wave

Noun

S-wave (plural S-waves)

  1. A transverse, shear wave, such as that produced by an earthquake. Movement is transverse to the direction of propagation and is a body wave.
    Synonyms:
    seismic wave

Forms of S wave

pluralS waves

Questions about S wave

What is S wave the alternative form of?
S wave is the alternative form of S-wave.

Words near S wave in the dictionary

  1. S ranks
  2. S trap
  3. S traps
  4. S twist
  5. s watch
  6. S wave
  7. S waves
  8. S&A
  9. S&D
  10. S&H
  11. S&L

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