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stratovolcano

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stra⋅to⋅vol⋅ca⋅no

  [strey-toh-vol-key-noh, strat-oh-]
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–noun, plural -noes -nos.
a large, steep volcano built up of alternating layers of lava and ash or cinders.
Also called composite volcano.
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strat·o·vol·ca·no   (strāt'ō-vŏl-kā'nō, strā'tō-)   
n.   pl. strat·o·vol·ca·nos
A volcano composed of alternating layers of lava and ash.

[strat(um) + volcano.]
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stratovolcano   (strāt'ō-vŏl-kā'nō)  Pronunciation Key 
See under volcano.
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