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noun Physics, Electricity.

the phase difference, expressed in degrees, by which one sinusoidal function is moving ahead of a second having the same period, as alternating voltage moving ahead of the alternating current.

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Words nearby angle of lead

angle of friction, angle of incidence, angle of iris, angle of jaw, angle of lag, angle of lead, angle of pitch, angle of reflection, angle of refraction, angle of repose, angle of rib

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These differences of interests will lead to disputes, ill blood, and finally to separation.
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I looked round to see where our help was most wanted, and was about to lead them forward, when I heard the voice of the Alcalde.
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