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asperity
UK
/əˈspɛr.ɪ.ti/
US
/æˈspɛr.ɪ.ti/
Translations
asperities
pl
UK
/əˈspɛr.ɪ.ti/
US
/æˈspɛr.ɪ.ti/
The asperity of the rock surface made it difficult to climb.
Шероховатость поверхности скалы затрудняла восхождение.
The asperity in his voice was noticeable when he was angry.
Суровость в его голосе была заметна, когда он злился.
Her asperity in responding to criticism surprised everyone.
Ее резкость в ответе на критику удивила всех.
Additional translations
UK
/əˈspɛr.ɪ.ti/
US
/əˈspɛr.ə.ti/
Used attributively in technical contexts (e.g., "asperity contact model").
Definitions
The asperity in his voice made it clear that he was not pleased with the situation.
The asperity of the rocky path made it difficult to walk without tripping.
The asperities on the metal surface were smoothed out during the manufacturing process.
Seismologists identified a large asperity beneath the trench that ruptured during the earthquake.
Asperity contact mechanics focuses on the microscopic interaction of rough surfaces.