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S wave
For S wave we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Earthquake and Science.
S Wave (Earthquake) 
A seismic body wave that shakes the ground back and forth perpendicular to the direction the wave is moving, also called a shear wave.
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S Wave (Science)
A seismic wave characterized by particle motion perpendicular to the direction of wave motion. It travels slower than P waves.
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