superjacent

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Definition

Fancy geology-speak for 'sitting directly on top of something else'; the kind of word that makes geologists feel intellectually superior at parties.

Example Usage

The superjacent rock layers pressed down on the mineral deposits beneath, creating immense pressure.

Source: Oxford English Dictionary

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