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Webster 1913 Edition


Straticulate

Stra-tic′u-late

,
Adj.
[Dim. Fr.
stratum
.]
(Min.)
Characterized by the presence of thin parallel strata, or layers, as in an agate.

Definition 2024


straticulate

straticulate

English

Adjective

straticulate

  1. (geology) Said of sedimentary rock exhibiting thin layers, whether or not they contol how the rock breaks. Compare with laminated.
    The thick-bedded dolostone's straticulate character was brought out as fine etched parallel grooves on the broken surfaces by weathering.

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