block faulting
block fault
B b Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [blok fawlt]
- /blɒk fɔlt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [blok fawlt]
- /blɒk fɔlt/
Definition of block faulting words
- noun block faulting the process by which tensional forces in the earth's crust cause large bodies of rock to founder. 1
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Origin of block faulting
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25
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Parts of speech for Block faulting
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block faulting popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% 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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