Definition of stratum

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Stratum (n.) A bed of earth or rock of one kind, formed by natural causes, and consisting usually of a series of layers, which form a rock as it lies between beds of other kinds. Also used figuratively..

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Stratagem :: Strata (n.) pl. of Stratum.
Lithologically :: Lithologically (adv.) From a lithological point of view; as, to consider a stratum lithologically..
Shelf :: Shelf (v. i.) A stratum lying in a very even manner; a flat, projecting layer of rock..
Base-burner :: Base-burner (n.) A furnace or stove in which the fuel is contained in a hopper or chamber, and is fed to the fire as the lower stratum is consumed..
Bed :: Bed (n.) A layer or seam, or a horizontal stratum between layers; as, a bed of coal, iron, etc..
Strata :: Stratums (pl. ) of Stratu.
Seam :: Seam (n.) A thin layer or stratum; a narrow vein between two thicker strata; as, a seam of coal..
Substance :: Substance (n.) That which underlies all outward manifestations; substratum; the permanent subject or cause of phenomena, whether material or spiritual; that in which properties inhere; that which is real, in distinction from that which is apparent; the abiding part of any existence, in distinction from any accident; that which constitutes anything what it is; real or existing essence..
Superinpregnation :: Superimpose (v. t.) To lay or impose on something else; as, a stratum of earth superimposed on another stratum..
Cledge :: Cledge (n.) The upper stratum of fuller's earth.
Scaup :: Scaup (n.) A bed or stratum of shellfish; scalp.
Hardpan :: Hardpan (n.) The hard substratum. Same as Hard pan, under Hard, a..
Stratus :: Stratum (n.) A bed or layer artificially made; a course.
Understratum :: Understratum (n.) The layer, or stratum, of earth on which the mold, or soil, rests; subsoil..
Rubble :: Rubble (n.) A mass or stratum of fragments or rock lying under the alluvium, and derived from the neighboring rock..
Undersoil :: Undersoil (n.) The soil beneath the surface; understratum; subsoil.
Rampart :: Rampart (n.) A broad embankment of earth round a place, upon which the parapet is raised. It forms the substratum of every permanent fortification..
Layer :: Layer (n.) That which is laid; a stratum; a bed; one thickness, course, or fold laid over another; as, a layer of clay or of sand in the earth; a layer of bricks, or of plaster; the layers of an onion..
Superstruct :: Superstatum (n.) A stratum, or layer, above another..
Lay :: Lay (n.) That which lies or is laid or is conceived of as having been laid or placed in its position; a row; a stratum; a layer; as, a lay of stone or wood..
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