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stratification

/ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌstrɑːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
The process leading to the formation or deposition of layers, especially of sedimentary rocks

Examples :

"The stratification of the canyon walls showed distinct layers of different colored rock, each representing a period of sediment deposition over millions of years. "
geology process structure environment science

Related Words

Illustration representing

representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

Illustration apartments

apartments noun

/əˈpɑːrtmənts/ /əˈpɑːrtmənz/

A complete domicile occupying only part of a building, especially one for rent; a flat.

""Many students live in apartments near the university because they are cheaper than dorms." "

Illustration sedimentary

sedimentary noun

/ˌsɛdəˈmɛntəɹi/

A rock of this kind.

"That sedimentary is made of layers of sand and shells pressed together over time. "

Illustration categorization

categorization noun

/ˌkætɪɡəraɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌkædəɡəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

A group of things arranged by category; a classification.

"The library uses categorization by subject to help people find books easily. "

Illustration shimmering

shimmering verb

/ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/ /ˈʃɪmrɪŋ/

To shine with a veiled, tremulous, or intermittent light; to gleam faintly.

"The dew on the grass was shimmering in the morning sun. "

Illustration synthesizers

synthesizers noun

/ˈsɪnθəsaɪzərz/

An electronic instrument that creates its sounds with electronics and has a keyboard.

"The band used synthesizers to create the futuristic sound effects in their new song. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration deposition

deposition noun

/dɛpəˈzɪʃən/

The removal of someone from office.

"The company president's deposition followed the discovery of widespread financial fraud. "

Illustration vegetation

vegetation noun

/ˌvɛd͡ʒəˈteɪʃən/

Plants, taken collectively.

"There were large amounts of vegetation in the forest."

Illustration neighborhoods

neighborhoods noun

/ˈneɪbərˌhʊdz/ /ˈneɪbəˌhʊdz/

The quality of being a neighbor, of living nearby, next to each-other; proximity.

"Our neighborhood was our only reason to exchange hollow greetings."

Illustration socioeconomic

socioeconomic adjective

/ˌsoʊsioʊˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/ /ˌsoʊʃioʊˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/

Of or pertaining to social and economic factors.

"A child's socioeconomic background can greatly influence their educational opportunities. "

Illustration formation

formation noun

/fə(ɹ).ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /fɔɹ.ˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Something possessing structure or form.

"The intricate formation of the puzzle pieces allowed the child to assemble a picture of a dog. "