noun
Meaning 1
A layer or stratum adjacent and parallel to another.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
superstrate
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noun
Meaning 2
The sudden increase in the electrical conductivity of some metals as their temperature falls to near absolute zero.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics
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noun
Meaning 3
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 appropriate wavelengths of the solar spectrum.
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noun
Meaning 4
Alternative form of superstratum.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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Antonyms: substrate
verb
Meaning 5
To arrange in parallel layers or strata.
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noun
Meaning 6
the language of a later invading people that is imposed on an indigenous population and contributes features to their language
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: superstratum
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Broader terms: language, linguistic communication
noun
Meaning 7
any stratum or layer superimposed on another
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: superstratum
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Broader terms: stratum
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Etymology
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