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epicentre
epicentre
See also: épicentre
English
Alternative forms
- epicenter (US)
Noun
epicentre (plural epicentres)
- (seismology) The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.
- (military) The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion.
- (figuratively) The focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive.
Translations
point above earthquake
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focal point of activity
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Lithuanian
Pronunciation
Noun
epicentrè m
- locative singular form of epicentras.
Noun
epiceñtre m
- vocative singular form of epicentras.