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- [ang-guh l uhv, ov ri-pohz]
- /ˈæŋ gəl ʌv, ɒv rɪˈpoʊz/
- /ˈæŋɡl əv rɪˈpəʊz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ang-guh l uhv, ov ri-pohz]
- /ˈæŋ gəl ʌv, ɒv rɪˈpoʊz/
Definitions of angle of repose words
- noun angle of repose the maximum angle to the horizontal at which rocks, soil, etc, will remain without sliding 3
- noun angle of repose the maximum angle of slope at which sand, loose rock, etc. will remain in place without sliding, as on a hillside 3
- noun angle of repose the maximum slope, measured in degrees from the horizontal, at which loose solid material will remain in place without sliding. 1
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Origin of angle of repose
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80
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Parts of speech for Angle of repose
noun
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preposition
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angle of repose popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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