noun Download 🔗Share One of several parallel horizontal layers of material arranged one on top of another. Examples : "The geologist pointed to a distinct dark stratum in the rock formation, indicating a layer of volcanic ash deposited long ago. " geology material structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A layer of sedimentary rock having approximately the same composition throughout. Examples : "The geologist pointed to a thick, reddish-brown stratum in the cliff face, explaining that it was formed by ancient desert sands. " geology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any of the regions of the atmosphere, such as the stratosphere, that occur as layers. Examples : "The atmosphere has different strata, each with its own temperature and air pressure. " environment area geography geology space astronomy weather Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A layer of tissue. Examples : "The burn affected only the top stratum of her skin, so it was a first-degree burn. " anatomy biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A class of society composed of people with similar social, cultural, or economic status. Examples : "In many countries, access to quality education is often determined by which stratum of society a family belongs to. " society group human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A layer of vegetation, usually of similar height. Examples : "The forest floor had a stratum of low-lying wildflowers. " environment nature biology plant ecology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The level of accuracy of a computer's clock, relative to others on the network. Examples : "The stratum of the server's clock was crucial for synchronizing the team's shared project files. " computing technology internet system time Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
