stratumnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈstrɑː.təm/us/ˈstræt̬.əm/plural strata /ˈstrɑː.tə//ˈstræ.t̬ə/one of the parts or layers into which something is separated:
The report shows that drugs have penetrated every stratum of American society.
specialized geology a layer of rock, soil, or similar material:
The cliffs are characterized by remarkable zigzagging strata of shale and sandstone.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Coverings and layers
- a blanket of sth idiom
- blanket
- casing
- cladding
- coating
- fur
- gilt
- layer
- lime
- lined
- lining
- mantle
- mat
- membrane
- rendering
- slick
- topcoat
- undercoat
- veneer
- wrap
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