Succussive

adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Characterized by a shaking motion, especially an up-and-down movement, and not merely tremulous oscillation.

    "the succussive motion in earthquakes"

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aspenpalsiedquakingquaveringquiveringshaking

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"the succussive motion in earthquakes"

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