superstratum
Example Sentences
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Several pools, supplied by springs coming from under the superstratum of sandstone, were passed during the day.
From Journals of Australian Explorations by Gregory, Augustus Charles
The superstratum was very light, and brownish black, the remainder yellowish brown, the yellow tints as well as the stiffness increasing downwards.
From Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries by Griffith, William
It was composed of granite at the base and capped with horizontal strata of sandstone, some of the beds containing large water-worn pebbles, and the superstratum highly ferruginous.
From Journals of Australian Explorations by Gregory, Augustus Charles
Anne said little to all these things, and preserved a superstratum of calmness on her countenance; but some inner voice seemed to whisper to her that Bob was no more.
From The Trumpet-Major by Hardy, Thomas
After leaving the narrow valley which the river has cut for itself through a superstratum of yellowish clay, the country becomes nearly level--a dreary plain, covered with fern and the manuka bush.
