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...
- genera. The main representative cloud types for each of these forms are stratiform, ****uliform, strato****uliform, ****ulonimbiform, and cirriform. Low-level...
- precipitation is generally more intense, and of shorter duration, than stratiform precipitation. Orographic precipitation occurs when moist air is forced...
- in approximate ascending order of instability or convective activity: stratiform sheets; cirriform wisps and patches; strato****uliform patches, rolls,...
- sleet, but no lightning or thunder. Although it is usually a low-based stratiform cloud, it actually forms most commonly in the middle level of the troposphere...
- polar regions. Mechanisms of producing precipitation include convective, stratiform, and orographic rainfall. Convective processes involve strong vertical...
- Group Elements (PGE) from large mafic intrusions and tholeiitic rock. Stratiform Chromites are strongly linked to PGE magmatic sulfide deposits. These...
- of which consists of several subtypes. Type I clouds have a generally stratiform appearance resembling cirrostratus or haze. They are sometimes sub-classified...
- This is termed virga and is more often seen in hot and dry climates. Stratiform (a broad shield of precipitation with a relatively similar intensity)...
- M****ive sulfide deposits are ore deposits that have significant stratiform ore bodies consisting mainly of sulfide minerals. Most m****ive sulfide ore deposits...