3syllables
epicentre
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Definitions ofepicentre
1noun
- The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.
- The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion.
- The focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive.
- The geographical area in which an ongoing disaster, illness, crisis, or other destructive event is currently most severe.
1verb
- Of an earthquake: to have its epicentre (at a specified location).
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