Succussive

[sә'kʌsiv]

Definition

(a.) Characterized by a shaking motion, especially an up and down movement, and not merely tremulous oscillation; as, the succussive motion in earthquakes.

Inputed by Josiah

Definition

adj. characterised by a shaking motion as that of an earthquake.—v.t. Succuss′ to shake suddenly.—ns. Succussā′tion a shaking; Succus′sion a shaking a shock: a shaking of the thorax to detect pleural effusion.

Edited by Gertrude