Stratigraphic
Pronunciation: /ˌstrætəɡˈræfɪk/
Stratigraphic (adj)
- Relating to how rock layers form and change over time, and how this helps scientists understand Earth’s history.
- Used for methods that identify the age of rocks or fossils by studying their position in layers.
Stratigraphic (adjective)
Examples
- The stratigraphic report describes rock layer study in detail.
- Scientists use stratigraphic methods for rock layer study.