noun๐ShareOne of several parallel horizontal layers of material arranged one on top of another."The geologist pointed to a distinct dark stratum in the rock formation, indicating a layer of volcanic ash deposited long ago. "geologymaterialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA layer of sedimentary rock having approximately the same composition throughout."The geologist pointed to a thick, reddish-brown stratum in the cliff face, explaining that it was formed by ancient desert sands. "geologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAny of the regions of the atmosphere, such as the stratosphere, that occur as layers."The atmosphere has different strata, each with its own temperature and air pressure. "environmentareageographygeologyspaceastronomyweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA layer of tissue."The burn affected only the top stratum of her skin, so it was a first-degree burn. "anatomybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA class of society composed of people with similar social, cultural, or economic status."In many countries, access to quality education is often determined by which stratum of society a family belongs to. "societygrouphumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA layer of vegetation, usually of similar height."The forest floor had a stratum of low-lying wildflowers. "environmentnaturebiologyplantecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe level of accuracy of a computer's clock, relative to others on the network."The stratum of the server's clock was crucial for synchronizing the team's shared project files. "computingtechnologyinternetsystemtimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading