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superpositions
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the act or process of placing one object or entity directly above or on top of another
- The artist created a striking image through the superposition of different colored layers of paint.
- In architecture, the engineer considered the structural integrity of the building with the superposition of additional floors.
- The archaeologists carefully documented the artifacts found in each layer of soil, noting their superposition.
- The chef added complexity to the dish through the superposition of contrasting flavors and textures.
- The photographer achieved an artistic effect through the superposition of transparent images in the final print.
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(geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide
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a principle in geology stating that in a sequence of undisturbed sedimentary rock layers, the youngest rocks are at the top, and the oldest rocks are at the bottom, helping determine the relative ages of geological formations
- The principle of superposition assists geologists in deciphering the chronological order of rock layers in a given geological formation.
- By studying superposition, scientists can infer the relative ages of fossils found in different sedimentary layers.
- In an undisturbed sequence of rocks, the lower layers, according to the principle of superposition, are older than the layers above.
- The concept of superposition is fundamental to constructing geological timelines and understanding Earth's history.
- Superposition is a key tool for correlating rock formations across different locations and regions.
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(geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another