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stratum
(redirected from Geological layer)

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stratum
1. any of the distinct layers into which sedimentary rocks are divided
2. Biology a single layer of tissue or cells
3. a layer of ocean or atmosphere either naturally or arbitrarily demarcated

stratum [′strad·əm]
(geology)
A mass of homogeneous or gradational sedimentary material, either consolidated rock or unconsolidated soil, occurring in a distinct layer and visually separable from other layers above and below.
(science and technology)
One in a sequence of distinct layers.
(statistics)


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Zonal Adjustment eliminates 'leakage' of volume properties out of geologically defined layers and ensures placement of volume properties into correct geological layers.
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