seismology
(noun) the branch of geology that studies earthquakes
Source: WordNet® 3.1
seismology (uncountable)
The study of the vibration of the Earth's interior caused by natural and unnatural sources, such as earthquakes.
• astroseismology
• geoseismology
• helioseismology
• kronoseismology
• selenoseismology
Source: Wiktionary
Seis*mol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Gr. -logy.]
Definition: The science of earthquakes.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
11 June 2025
(adjective) having relatively few calories; “diet cola”; “light (or lite) beer”; “lite (or light) mayonnaise”; “a low-cal diet”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
