fracture zone
frac·ture zone
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- US Pronunciation
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- [frak-cher zohn]
- /ˈfræk tʃər zoʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [frak-cher zohn]
- /ˈfræk tʃər zoʊn/
Definition of fracture zone words
- noun fracture zone a long, narrow rift on the ocean floor, separating areas of differing depth: where such a zone crosses a mid-ocean ridge, it displaces the ridge by faulting. 1
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Origin of fracture zone
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65
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Parts of speech for Fracture zone
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fracture zone popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% 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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