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superpositions

superpositions is the plural of superposition.

Meaning of superposition

Noun

superposition (countable and uncountable, plural superpositions)

  1. The placing of one thing on top of another.
  2. The deposition of one stratum over another; the principle that in a series of sedimentary strata, the lower strata are the older.
  3. (quantum mechanics) The situation in quantum mechanics where two or more quantum states are added together (superposed) to yield another valid quantum state.

Questions about superpositions

What is superpositions the plural of?
Superpositions is the plural of superposition.

Words near superpositions in the dictionary

  1. superpositionality
  2. superpositionally
  3. superpositioned
  4. superpositioning
  5. superpositionings
  6. superpositions
  7. superpositive
  8. superpositivity
  9. superpotency
  10. superpotent
  11. superpotential

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