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Overburden definition

ōvər-bûrdn
overburdened overburdening overburdens
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To burden oppressively; weigh down.
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Something that overburdens.
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(geol.) Soil, rock, etc. that is covering or overlying a useful deposit, as of ore.
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To burden with too much weight; overload.
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To subject to an excessive burden or strain; overtax.
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An excessive burden; an overload.
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(archaeology) A sterile stratum overlying a stratum bearing traces of the culture being studied.
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Material overlying a useful mineral deposit.
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Sedimentary rock covering older crystalline layers.
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(geology) The rock and subsoil that lies above a mineral deposit such as a coal seam.
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(archaeology) A sterile stratum that lies above the stratum being investigated.
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Noun

Singular:
overburden
Plural:
overburdens

Origin of overburden

  • From over- +"Ž burden.

    From Wiktionary

Overburden Sentence Examples

  • This sealed a yellowish-brown sandy clay with inclusions of charcoal and ceramic building material interpreted as a layer of overburden (C1147 ).

  • But do n't overburden yourself with clothing clutter - you are going to buy autojumble, carrying unnecessary items will only distract you.

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