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Definition of Superstrate

1. Noun. Any stratum or layer superimposed on another.

2. Noun. The language of a later invading people that is imposed on an indigenous population and contributes features to their language.

Definition of Superstrate

1. Noun. A layer or stratum adjacent and parallel to another. ¹

2. Noun. (physics) The sudden increase in the electrical conductivity of some metals as their temperature falls to near absolute zero. ¹

3. Noun. (context: photovoltaics) The covering on the sunny side of a photovoltaic (PV) module, providing protection for the PV materials from impact and environmental degradation while allowing maximum transmission of the appropiate wavelengths of the solar spectrum. ¹

4. Noun. (linguistics) (alternative form of superstratum) ¹

5. Verb. To arrange in parallel layers or strata. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Superstrate

superstitionless superstitions superstitious superstitious notion superstitiously superstitiousness superstock superstocks superstore superstores

superstorm superstorms superstrain superstrains superstrata superstrate (current term) superstrated superstrates superstratum superstreamlined

superstrength superstrengths superstrict superstrike superstrikes superstring superstrings superstrong superstruct superstructed

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