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stratify
CIDE DICTIONARY
stratify, v. t. [Stratum + -fy: cf. F. stratifier.].
To form or deposit in strata, or layers, as substances in the earth; to arrange in strata. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
stratify, v.tr. (-ies, -ied)
1 (esp. as stratified adj.) arrange in strata.
2 construct in layers, social grades, etc.
1 (esp. as stratified adj.) arrange in strata.
2 construct in layers, social grades, etc.
Derivative
stratification n.
Etymology
F stratifier (as STRATUM)
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