Stratus: meaning, definitions and examples

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stratus

 

[ หˆstrษ‘หtษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

meteorology

A low, horizontal layer of cloud with a fairly uniform base, found at a lower altitude than cumulus clouds and often covering the sky.

Synonyms

cloud layer, fog, overcast

Examples of usage

  • The weather forecast predicts stratus clouds for tomorrow morning.
  • Stratus clouds are often associated with overcast skies.
  • The stratus layer can bring light rain or drizzle.
  • Stratus clouds can create a gloomy atmosphere.
  • Stratus clouds are commonly seen in the winter months.
Context #2 | Noun

geology

A layer of sedimentary rock that was deposited in approximately horizontal layers.

Synonyms

bedding plane, sedimentary layer, stratification

Examples of usage

  • The geologist identified a stratus in the rock formation.
  • The stratus layer indicated the presence of ancient riverbeds.
  • Stratus formations can provide valuable information about past environments.

Translations

Translations of the word "stratus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estrato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคคเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schicht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lapisan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ warstwa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฑค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท couche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estrato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท katman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุจู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vrstva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vrstva

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฑ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lag

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estrato

Etymology

The word 'stratus' originates from Latin and means 'layer'. In meteorology, the term was first used to describe low, featureless clouds. Over time, it also came to be used in geology to refer to horizontal layers of rock. The concept of stratus clouds has been observed for centuries, with early records of their appearance in different regions. Today, the term is widely recognized in both meteorological and geological contexts.