stratification

• Sustantivo que denota la disposición o clasificación de algo en capas o estratos distintos, o el proceso de formación de dichos estratos, incluyendo la división de la sociedad en niveles jerárquicos.

A noun referring to the arrangement or classification of something into distinct layers or social strata, or the process of forming such layers.

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1. Social hierarchyB2formalscientific

   The act or process of arranging people into classes or social strata within a society.

   Estratificación social

   • Social stratification often leads to inequality in access to resources.
   • The study examined the stratification of income levels across different regions.
   • Class stratification is a key concept in sociology.

   Sinónimosclass structuregradationranking

   Antónimosegalitarianismequalityleveling

2. Layered arrangementB2formalscientific

   The condition of being arranged in layers or strata, either in nature or in a system.

   Estratificación

   • The stratification of rock layers reveals the geological history of the area.
   • Ocean stratification affects the distribution of marine life.
   • The soil shows clear stratification due to different deposition periods.

   Sinónimosbeddinghierarchylaminationlayeringseparation

   Antónimoshomogeneityuniformity

3. Seed treatmentC1formalscientific

   The process of placing seeds in a moist medium like sand or peat to preserve them or encourage germination.

   Estratificación de semillas

   • Cold stratification is required for many tree seeds to break dormancy.
   • The gardener used stratification to prepare the seeds for spring planting.
   • Proper stratification can significantly improve germination rates.