primary wave
Americannoun
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A type of seismic body wave in which rock particles vibrate parallel to the direction of wave travel. Primary waves are alternatingly compressional and extensional, and cause the rocks they pass through to change in volume. These waves are the fastest traveling seismic waves and can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.
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Also called P wave
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See Note at earthquake
Etymology
Origin of primary wave
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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Primary Wave did not immediately respond to the BBC's requests for comment.
From BBC
Primary Wave has also acquired rights to the estates of Notorious BIG, Prince and Whitney Houston.
From BBC
Primary Wave, which was founded 20 years ago with the acquisition of 50% interest and partnership in Kurt Cobain’s music publishing catalog, also owns songs from the catalogs of music legends Bob Marley, Stevie Nicks and Whitney Houston, among others.
From Los Angeles Times
Now, the rights to those songs will belong to music publishing company Primary Wave after Spears reportedly signed a major new deal for approximately $200 million, according to NBC News.
From Los Angeles Times
Representatives for Primary Wave and Spears did not immediately respond to The Times’ requests for comment.
From Los Angeles Times
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