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angle of repose

noun

, Geology.
  1. the maximum slope, measured in degrees from the horizontal, at which loose solid material will remain in place without sliding.

angle of repose

noun

  1. the maximum angle to the horizontal at which rocks, soil, etc, will remain without sliding

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Origin of angle of repose1

First recorded in 1875–80

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