Definition of S-wave

1. Noun. (context: geology seismology) A transverse, shear wave, such as that produced by an earthquake. Movement is transverse to the direction of propagation and is a body wave ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of S-wave

S-adenosylmethionine-erythromycin O-methyltransferase
S-adenosylmethionine-tocopherol methyltransferase
S-adenosylmethionine-vitexin 2''-O-rhamnoside-7-O-methyltransferase
S-adenosylmethionine - tRNA ribosyltransferase-isomerase
S-alkylcysteine lyase
S-expression
S-expressions
S-linalool synthase
S-mephenytoin N-demethylase
S-phenacylglutathione reductase
S-pole
S-receptor kinase
S-shape
S-sulfocysteine
S-sulfocysteine synthase
S-wave (current term)
S.
S.Afr.
S.C.
S.D.
S.D.N.Y.
S.D.W.Va.
S.D. Ala.
S.D. Cal.
S.D. Fla.
S.D. Ga.
S.D. Ill.
S.D. Ind.
S.D. Iowa

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