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Superposition
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superposition, recouvrement
the act or process of placing one object or entity directly above or on top of another
Exemples
In architecture, the engineer considered the structural integrity of the building with the superposition of additional floors.
En architecture, l'ingénieur a considéré l'intégrité structurelle du bâtiment avec la superposition d'étages supplémentaires.
02
superposition
(geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide
03
superposition, principe de superposition
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
Exemples
By studying superposition, scientists can infer the relative ages of fossils found in different sedimentary layers.
En étudiant la superposition, les scientifiques peuvent déduire les âges relatifs des fossiles trouvés dans différentes couches sédimentaires.
04
superposition
(geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another
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