Formed, arranged, or laid down in layers. The term refers to geologic deposits.
Arranged in strata, or layers. The term refers to geologic material Layers in soils that result from the processes of soil formation are called horizons. Those inherited from the parent material are called strata.
arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks; "stratified areas of the distribution"
arranged in layers where lighter water overlies denser water, especially near the sea surface (see Water & Atmosphere 8(1): 26-27). Stratification generally occurs as surface waters warm in summer–spring, and is broken down by mixing processes, such as strong winds and surface cooling, especially during winter.
Layered or bedded; refers to sedimentary rock.
A formation having banded layers, or beds.
( Ped.). Deposited in layers. ( SSSA.).
Separated into layers. In stratified lakes, there may be mixing within a layer but little mixing occurs between layers. Layers have different densities. which may he determined either by temperature and/or salinity. See also epilimnion. hypolimnion, thermocline, thermally stratified.
Layered, each layer is a stratum, the plural of stratum is strata.
arranged in layers; especially : of, relating to, or being an epithelium consisting of more than one layer of cells.
Containing several layers.
Layered, or sheet-like, rock or earth of one kind lying between beds of other kinds.