English Explanatory Dictionary

P-wave

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A longitudinal compressional wave produced by an earthquake.

Word forms

P-wave P-waves P wave

Etymology

From p(rimary) + wave.

Synonyms

seismic wave

Related words

S-wave
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