Superposition Principle
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
(geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest
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Variants
- synonym
- superposition
- plural
- Superposition Principles
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- Superposition Principle's
- pluralpossessive
- Superposition Principles'