stratotype en · NOUN
Etymology
From strato- + type.
Meanings
- A stratigraphic section used to establish a reference point on a geologic time scale.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stratotypes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Hyponyms
hypostratotype · parastratotype · holostratotype · lectostratotype · neostratotype
Relateds
Synonyms
Translations (4)
fr stratotype (reference stratigraphic section) · ca estratotip (reference stratigraphic section) · es estratotipo (reference stratigraphic section) · it stratotipa (reference stratigraphic section)