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Superposition
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superpositie, overlapping
the act or process of placing one object or entity directly above or on top of another
Voorbeelden
The archaeologists carefully documented the artifacts found in each layer of soil, noting their superposition.
De archeologen documenteerden zorgvuldig de artefacten die in elke laag grond werden gevonden, waarbij ze hun superpositie noteerden.
02
superpositie
(geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide
03
superpositie, superpositieprincipe
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
Voorbeelden
In an undisturbed sequence of rocks, the lower layers, according to the principle of superposition, are older than the layers above.
In een onverstoorde opeenvolging van gesteenten zijn de onderste lagen, volgens het principe van superpositie, ouder dan de lagen erboven.
04
superpositie
(geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another
Lexicale Boom
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