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1. n. [Geology]
Rock overlying an area or point of interest in the subsurface.
See: compaction, overpressure
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2. n. [Geology]
The weight of overlying rock.
See: compaction, geostatic pressure, lithostatic pressure, overpressure
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12/11/2019