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richter

/ˈɹɪkt.ɚ/

Meaning 1

surname, often associated with seismology

“Mr. Richter studied earthquakes for decades.”
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Illustration of richter: surname, often associated with seismology

Meaning 2

A scale measuring earthquake magnitude.

“The earthquake registered high on the Richter scale.”
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Illustration of richter: A scale measuring earthquake magnitude.