superposition — Englisches Wörterbuch

Substantiv

1. The placing of one thing on top of another.

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   Synonyme

   suprapositionsuperimposition

2. The deposition of one stratum over another; the principle that in a series of sedimentary strata, the lower strata are the older.

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3. The situation in quantum mechanics where two or more quantum states are added together (superposed) to yield another valid quantum state.

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Substantiv

1. (geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another

   Oberbegriffe

   depositiondeposit

2. (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest

   Synonyme

   principle of superpositionsuperposition principle

   Oberbegriffe

   principlerule

3. (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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   placementlocationlocatingpositionpositioningemplacement

4. the placement of one thing on top of another

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   placementlocationlocatingpositionpositioningemplacement