hypocentrum

Dutch

Etymology

Probably borrowed. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɦi.poːˈsɛn.trʏm/
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  • Hyphenation: hy‧po‧cen‧trum

Noun

hypocentrum n (plural hypocentra)

  1. (geology) A hypocentre. [from 1900s]
    Synonyms: aardbevingshaard, bevingshaard

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Descendants

  • Afrikaans: hiposentrum
  • Indonesian: hiposentrum
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