stratigraphy

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Synonyms: stratography, stratigrapher, stratigraphic

Antonyms: stratography, stratigrapher, stratigraphic

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|geology}} The study of [[rock]] [[layer]]s and the [[layering]] process ([[stratification]]).
2. {{lb|en|archaeology}} The layering of deposits, with newer remains overlaying older ones, forming a [[chronology]] of the site.

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