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noun
- 1. a layer or a series of layers of rock in the ground: "a stratum of flint" Similar
- 2. a level or class to which people are assigned according to their social status, education, or income: "members of other social strata" Similar
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Jun 20, 2024 · Formed from the igneous rocks on the earth’s surface, sedimentary rocks, from the volcanic lava flows and its fragments deposits. The layers vary greatly in shape and thickness ranging from several millimetres to metres. The strata can be a lenslike thick body that only extends a few metres.
In geology and related fields, a stratum (pl.: strata) is a layer of rock or sediment characterized by certain lithologic properties or attributes that distinguish it from adjacent layers from which it is separated by visible surfaces known as either bedding surfaces or bedding planes.
one of the parts or layers into which something is separated: The report shows that drugs have penetrated every stratum of American society. geology specialized. a layer of rock, soil, or similar material: The cliffs are characterized by remarkable zigzagging strata of shale and sandstone. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
a layer of material, naturally or artificially formed, often one of a number of parallel layers one upon another: a stratum of ancient foundations. one of a number of portions or divisions likened to layers or levels: an allegory with many strata of meaning.
STRATUM meaning: 1. one of the parts or layers into which something is separated: 2. a layer of rock, soil, or…. Learn more.
Feb 21, 2023 · A stratum is a rock layer with a lithology (texture, color, grain size, composition, fossils, etc.) different from the adjacent ones and several form strata. Each stratum is separated by a visible bedding surface or plane.
In geology, a stratum is a layer of rock or soil that is distinct from those above and below it. Rock and soil strata (notice the plural form) can be seen in road cuts, cliffs, quarries, riverbanks, and sand dunes, and in pieces of limestone, slate, and shale.
Jul 23, 2021 · Definition. noun, plural: strata. (1) ( histology) Any from the layers of tissues arranged one atop another, thus forming an anatomical structure. (2) ( ecology) A layer of plants or vegetation usually of the same or similar height. (3) ( general) One of the stack of horizontal layers. Supplement.
Stratum, sedimentary rock layer bounded by two stratification planes, the latter being produced by visible changes in the grain size, texture, or other diagnostic features of the rocks above and below the plane.
Definition of stratum noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
