Hypocentre Definition

noun

(geology) The focus of an earthquake, directly under the epicentre.

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(military) The point on the surface below an atmospheric explosion.
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other
Ground zero.
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Other Word Forms of Hypocentre

Noun

Singular:
hypocentre
Plural:
hypocentres

Origin of Hypocentre

  • From Ancient Greek ὑπό (under) + κέντρον (centre)

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Words Ending With

ERETRE

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Words Starting With H and Ending With E

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