Stratotype
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stratotype is a noun meaning (geology) A stratigraphic section used to establish a reference point on a geologic time scale.
Meaning
(geology) A stratigraphic section used to establish a reference point on a geologic time scale.
Word Forms
- stratotypes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stratimetry, chronozone, geoboundary, sectioplanography, physiotope, stratoplane.
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