Contraction
Contraction noun - The act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing.
Seism and contraction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Seism" instead a noun "Contraction".
Seism
Seism noun - Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity.
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Synonyms for Seism
Contraction and seism are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contraction" instead a noun "Seism".
Nearby Word: seismic
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