thrust fault
thrust fault
T t Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [thruhst fawlt]
- /θrʌst fɔlt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [thruhst fawlt]
- /θrʌst fɔlt/
Definitions of thrust fault words
- noun thrust fault a low-angle reverse fault produced in rocks subjected to thrust. 1
- noun thrust fault a fault in which the rocks on the upper side of an inclined fault plane have been displaced upwards, usually by compression; a reverse fault 0
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Origin of thrust fault
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05
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Parts of speech for Thrust fault
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thrust fault popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% 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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