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Superstratum

noun
(pl. superstrata)
1.
Any stratum or layer superimposed on another.  Synonym: superstrate.
2.
The language of a later invading people that is imposed on an indigenous population and contributes features to their language.  Synonym: superstrate.






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... Tracing up a small tributary to the Fortescue, at sunset we halted on a small rocky pool near its source, in latitude 21 degrees 41 minutes 40 seconds. Several pools, supplied by springs coming from under the superstratum of sandstone, were passed during ...
— Journals of Australian Explorations • A C and F T Gregory



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