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Stratum

Verb / ˈstrætʌm / Another word for stratum — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a layer of rock or soil beneath the surface of the ground

Synonyms & similar words

socioeconomicclass level layer socialclass class layer level tier floor substratum foundation base bed course deposit vein seam sheet sheeting lamination lamina lamella slice division segment

Example sentences

  1. The geologist studied the different strata of rock formations in the canyon.
  2. The construction workers had to excavate through several layers of stratum to build the foundation of the building.
  3. The fossils were found in the lower stratum of the earth's crust.
  4. The soil stratum contained many different types of minerals.
  5. The museum displayed a cross-section of the strata of the Grand Canyon.

Quotes

  • Every stratum of society should be represented in government.
  • The stratum of the wealthy elite live in a different world than the rest of us.
  • The study of different strata in rock formations can tell us a lot about the earth's history.

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