Defn: Characterized by the presence of thin parallel strata, or layers, as in an agate.
STRATIFICATION
Strat`i*fi*ca"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. stratification.]
1. The act or process of laying in strata, or the state of being laid in the form of strata, or layers.
2. (Physiol.)
Defn: The deposition of material in successive layers in the growth of a cell wall, thus giving rise to a stratified appearance.
STRATIFIED
Strat"i*fied, a.
Defn: Having its substance arranged in strata, or layers; as, stratified rock.
STRATIFORM
Strat"i*form, a.
Defn: Having the form of strata.
STRATIFY
Strat"i*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Stratified; p. pr. & vb. n.
Stratifying.] Etym: [Stratum + -fy: cf. F. stratifier.]