Definition

A device that detects and records vibrations in the ground, often used in geological studies and exploration.

Example

The geophone was placed in the field to monitor seismic activity during the earthquake.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new geophone they developed for detecting earthquakes?

Yeah, I read about it! It sounds really advanced.

I think it's amazing how technology can help us predict natural disasters using a geophone.

Absolutely! It could save so many lives by giving us early warnings.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Geophone → It is formed from "geo-" (from Greek "gē", meaning earth) and "phone" (from Greek "phōnē", meaning sound or voice). The word "geophone" refers to a device that detects sound waves in the earth.

Memory Tip

Think of 'geo' meaning 'earth' and 'phone' meaning 'sound' — a geophone is a device that listens to sounds coming from the earth.

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