Definition of Understratum. Meaning of Understratum. Synonyms of Understratum

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Definition of Understratum

Understratum
Understratum Un"der*stra`tum, n.; pl. L. Understrata, E. Understratums. The layer, or stratum, of earth on which the mold, or soil, rests; subsoil.

Meaning of Understratum from wikipedia

- centimetres) thick in the middle to 10 in (25 cm) in the sides, the understratum to be made of stones not exceeding 6 lb (2.5 kg) tron weight and 6 in...
- have species mixes arising in part out of the effects of a limestone understratum dominated by purple moor-gr**** with, in less-grazed areas, bog-myrtle...