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body wave
body waven. A seismic wave that travels through the earth rather than across its surface. Body waves usually have smaller amplitudes and shorter wavelengths than surface waves and travel at higher speeds.bod′y wave` n. a hair permanent with little or no curl. [1960–65] body wave
body wave[′bäd·ē ‚wāv] (geophysics) A seismic wave that travels within the earth, as distinguished from one that travels along the surface. body wave
body wave Seismology A seismic wave that travels through the earth unrelated to boundary-surface earthquakes. Sport medicine See Stadium wave. |