(n) one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock)

stratum corneum

(n) the outermost layer of the epidermis consisting of dead cells that slough off, Syn. horny layer, corneum

stratum germinativum

(n) the innermost layer of the epidermis, Syn. malpighian layer, stratum basale, rete Malpighii

stratum granulosum

(n) the layer of epidermis just under the stratum corneum or (on the palms and soles) just under the stratum lucidum; contains cells (with visible granules) that die and move to the surface

stratum lucidum

(n) the layer of epidermis immediately under the stratum corneum in the skin of the palms and soles

buffalo bur

(n) North American nightshade with prickly foliage and racemose yellow flowers, Syn. Solanum rostratum

class

(n) people having the same social, economic, or educational status, Syn. socio-economic class, social class, stratum, Example:the working class; an emerging professional class

level

(n) an abstract place usually conceived as having depth, Syn. stratum, layer, Example:a good actor communicates on several levels; a simile has at least two layers of meaning; the mind functions on many strata simultaneously

substrate

(n) a surface on which an organism grows or is attached, Syn. substratum, Example:the gardener talked about the proper substrate for acid-loving plants

substrate

(n) any stratum or layer lying underneath another, Syn. substratum

substrate

(n) an indigenous language that contributes features to the language of an invading people who impose their language on the indigenous population, Syn. substratum, Example:the Celtic languages of Britain are a substrate for English

superstrate

(n) any stratum or layer superimposed on another, Syn. superstratum

superstrate

(n) the language of a later invading people that is imposed on an indigenous population and contributes features to their language, Syn. superstratum

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)

Stratum

n.; pl. E. Stratums L. Strata The latter is more common. [ L., from sternere, stratum, to spread; akin to Gr. &unr_; to spread, strew. See Strew, and cf. Consternation, Estrade, Prostrate, Stratus, Street. ] 1. (Geol.) A bed of earth or rock of one kind, formed by natural causes, and consisting usually of a series of layers, which form a rock as it lies between beds of other kinds. Also used figuratively. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A bed or layer artificially made; a course. [ 1913 Webster ]

Substratum

n.; pl. Substrata [ L. substratus, p. p. of substernere to strew under; sub under + sternere to strew. See Stratum. ] 1. That which is laid or spread under; that which underlies something, as a layer of earth lying under another; specifically (Agric.), the subsoil. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Metaph.) The permanent subject of qualities or cause of phenomena; substance. [ 1913 Webster ]

Superstratum

n.; pl. Superstrata [ NL.: cf. L. supersternere, superstratum, to spread upon. See Super-, and Stratum. ] A stratum, or layer, above another. [ 1913 Webster ]

Understratum

n.; pl. L. Understrata E. Understratums The layer, or stratum, of earth on which the mold, or soil, rests; subsoil. [ 1913 Webster ]

Chinese-English: CC-CEDICT Dictionary CC-CEDICT CN-EN Dictionary

层

[层 / 層, céng] layer; stratum; laminated; floor (of a building); storey; classifier for layers; repeated; sheaf (math.) #815

地层

[地层 / 地層, dì céng] stratum (geology) #15767

矿层

[矿层 / 礦層, kuàng céng] ore stratum; vein of ore #80296

岩石层

[岩石层 / 岩石層, yán shí céng] rock stratum #122550

层子

[层子 / 層子, céng zi] stratum #189252

Japanese-English: EDICT Dictionary EDICT JP-EN Dictionary

階層

[かいそう, kaisou] (n) class; level; stratum; layer; hierarchy; (P) #9173

上層

[じょうそう, jousou] (n) upper stratum (classes, stories, storeys); (P) #12668

地層

[ちそう, chisou] (n) stratum; geological formation; layer; bed (coal, gravel, etc.); (P) #17295

アウロノカラロストラートゥム

[auronokararosutora-toumu] (n) Aulonocara rostratum (species of peacock cichlid from Lake Malawi)

ローム層

[ロームそう, ro-mu sou] (n) stratum of loam

ロングノーズ・サージョンフィッシュ;ロングノーズサージョンフィッシュ;ロングノーズ・サージャンフィッシュ;ロングノーズサージャンフィッシュ;ロングノーズサージョンフィッ

[ronguno-zu . sa-jonfisshu ; ronguno-zusa-jonfisshu ; ronguno-zu . sa-janfisshu ; ro] (n) longnose surgeonfish (Zebrasoma rostratum, species of Eastern Central Pacific tang)

沖積層

[ちゅうせきそう, chuusekisou] (n) alluvium; alluvial stratum

各層

[かくそう, kakusou] (n) each stratum; each class

基層

[きそう, kisou] (n) base layer; substratum; binder course

高木層

[こうぼくそう, koubokusou] (n) overstory (overstorey); canopy layer; tree stratum

示準化石

[じじゅんかせき, jijunkaseki] (n) index fossil (fossil which suggests a date of the formation of a rock stratum); key fossil; leading fossil

社会層

[しゃかいそう, shakaisou] (n) stratum of society