accelerograph
|ac-cel-er-o-graph|
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/əkˈsɛlərəˌɡræf/
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/əkˈsɛlərəˌɡrɑːf/
measuring ground acceleration
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accelerograph' originates from the combination of 'accelerate' and the Greek word 'graphos,' meaning 'to write.'
Historical Evolution
'accelerate' combined with 'graphos' to form the modern English word 'accelerograph.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an instrument to record acceleration,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instrument used to measure and record the acceleration of ground motion, especially during an earthquake.
The accelerograph recorded the seismic activity during the earthquake.
Synonyms
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