body wave

bod·y wave

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bod-ee weyv]
- /ˈbɒd i weɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bod-ee weyv]
- /ˈbɒd i weɪv/

Definitions of body wave words

noun body wave Geology. a transverse or longitudinal earthquake wave that travels through the interior of the earth (distinguished from surface wave). 1
noun body wave a permanent with little or no curl, designed to give fullness and body to the hair and to make it more manageable. 1
noun body wave (geology) A seismic wave that travels through the earth's interior rather than over the surface. P-waves and S-waves are examples of body waves. 0

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Parts of speech for Body wave

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body wave popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for body wave

noun body wave

permanent — existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.
perm — a city in the E Russian Federation in Europe, on the Kama River.
permanent wave — existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.

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