S-wave en · NOUN
Etymology
From "secondary wave" or "shear wave".
Meanings
- A transverse, shear wave, such as that produced by an earthquake. Movement is transverse to the direction of propagation and is a body wave.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| S wave | alternative | lexicographic | |
| S-waves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |