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aseismic

[ ey-sahyz-mik, -sahys- ]

adjective

, Geology.
  1. free from earthquakes.

aseismic

/ eɪˈsaɪzmɪk /

adjective

  1. denoting a region free of earthquakes
  2. not in technical use denoting a region free of all but a few small earthquakes
  3. (of buildings, etc) designed to withstand earthquakes

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Word History and Origins

Origin of aseismic1

First recorded in 1880–85; a- 6 + seismic

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