n. The study of rock strata, especially the distribution, deposition, and age of sedimentary rocks. strat′i·graphic (străt′ĭ-grăfĭk), strat′i·graphi·cal (-ĭ-kəl) adj. strat′i·graphi·cal·ly adv. |
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