seismoscope

[ sahyz-muh-skohp, sahys- ]

noun

1. an instrument for recording the occurrence or time of an earthquake.

seismoscope

/ ˌsaɪzməˈskɒpɪk; ˈsaɪzməˌskəʊp /

noun

1. an obsolete instrument that indicates the occurrence of an earthquake Compare seismograph

Derived Forms

• seismoscopic, adjective

Other Words From

• seis·mo·scop·ic [sahyz-m, uh, -, skop, -ik, sahys-], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of seismoscope¹

First recorded in 1850–55; seismo- + -scope

Example Sentences

At the Tangshan Earthquake Museum, a replica of what is believed to be the world’s first seismoscope stands in stark contrast to haunting images of rubble.

From Los Angeles Times

Associated words: seismology, seismic, seismography, seismometry, seismal, seismometer, seismograph, seismogram, seismoscope, microseism, microseismic, meizoseismal, coscismal, anaseismic, isoseismic. earthwork, n. fortification, embankment. earthworm, n. angleworm, dewworm, lumbric, lumbricus. earthy, a. terrestrial, terrene, earthly; gross, carnal, groveling, low. ear-trumpet, n. sonifer, otophone, auricle. earwax, n. cerumen. ease, n. facility, easiness; repose, quiescence, comfort, tranquillity, contentment, peace, serenity; unrestraint, informality, abandon.

From Project Gutenberg

First is the seismoscope, which will merely detect and record the fact that there has been such a tremor.

From Project Gutenberg