superinduce verb trans. [su:p(ǝ)rɪn'dju:s, sju:-] M16.
[Latin superinducere cover over, in late Latin bring in, add, formed as SUPER- + INDUCE.]
1. Introduce or acquire in addition to or so as to displace another person or thing; spec. (a) take (a second spouse); (b) arch. appoint (a person) over another in office. Also foll. by on, upon. M16.
■ M. Hewlett Upon such a crisis..Mary Beaton superinduced..her aunt.

2. Produce; bring about, induce (esp. an additional disease). Also foll. by on. E17.
■ J. Addams The tuberculosis superinduced..by the inadequate rooms.

3. Cover with; deposit over or upon. M17.
■ C. Vancouver A black peaty stratum, superinduced with..red bog.

■ superinducement noun = next M17.

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