overlain

Verb

The word is derived from overlie

Meaning

of Overlie

Examples

Confined aquifers are aquifers that are overlain by a confining layer, often made up of clay. Source: Internet

Oblique view of Olympus Mons, from a Viking image mosaic overlain on MOLA altimetry data, showing the volcano's asymmetry. Source: Internet

These are formed from bony plates embedded in the dermis which are overlain by horny ones and are partially fused with the ribs and spine. Source: Internet

Tectonic lithosphere plates consist of lithospheric mantle overlain by either or both of two types of crustal material: oceanic crust (in older texts called sima from silicon and magnesium ) and continental crust ( sial from silicon and aluminium ). Source: Internet

The front armor was overlain by a wooden "surfboard", actually three folded layers, hinged together. Source: Internet

Tertiary sands overlain by London clay form St. Thomas's Hill and St. Stephen's Hill about a mile northwest of the city centre. Source: Internet

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