S wave

A form of S-wave — A transverse, shear wave, such as that produced by an earthquake. Movement is transverse to the direction of propagation and is a body wave.

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Meanings

nounS wave (plural S waves)

plural S waves

  1. alternativeAlternative form of S-wave.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
shear wave
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