Definition of Stratiform. Meaning of Stratiform. Synonyms of Stratiform

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Definition of Stratiform

Stratiform
Stratiform Strat"i*form, a. Having the form of strata.

Meaning of Stratiform from wikipedia

- Look up stratiform in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Stratiform may refer to: Any of the stratus family of clouds (fog, stratus clouds, altostratus...
- in approximate ascending order of instability or convective activity: stratiform sheets; cirriform wisps and patches; strato****uliform patches, rolls,...
- genera. The main representative cloud types for each of these forms are stratiform, ****uliform, strato****uliform, ****ulonimbiform, and cirriform. Low-level...
- of which consists of several sub-types Type I clouds have a generally stratiform appearance resembling cirrostratus or haze. They are sometimes sub-classified...
- appearance and characteristics of formation: cirriform, ****uliform and stratiform. These were further divided into upper and lower types depending on altitude...
- precipitation is generally more intense, and of shorter duration, than stratiform precipitation. Orographic precipitation occurs when moist air is forced...
- when the base of ****ulus clouds spreads, creating a nebulous sheet of stratiform clouds. This can also occur on nimbostratus clouds (stratus nimbostratogenitus)...
- deposits. There are 2 main types of chromite deposits: stratiform deposits and podiform deposits. Stratiform deposits in layered intrusions are the main source...
- Burren around Lisdoonvarna has well-developed karst features. Significant stratiform lead-zinc mineralisation is found in the limestones around Silvermines...
- millimetres (39 in). Mechanisms of producing precipitation include convective, stratiform, and orographic rainfall. Convective processes involve strong vertical...