inter stratify

in·ter·strat·i·fy

[in-ter-strat-uh-fahy] verb, in·ter·strat·i·fied, in·ter·strat·i·fy·ing.
verb (used without object)
1.
to lie in interposed or alternate strata.
verb (used with object)
2.
to interlay with or interpose between other strata.
3.
to arrange in alternate strata.

Origin:
1815–25; inter- + stratify

in·ter·strat·i·fi·ca·tion, noun
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interstratify (ˌɪntəˈstrætɪˌfaɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb , -fies, -fying, -fied
(tr; usually passive) to arrange (a series of rock strata) in alternating beds
 
interstratifi'cation
 
n

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Inter stratify is always a great word to know.
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