The thick-bedded dolostones straticulate character was brought out as fine etched parallel grooves on the broken surfaces by weathering.
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Straticulate — Stra*tic u*late, a. [Dim. Fr. stratum.] (Min.) Characterized by the presence of thin parallel strata, or layers, as in an agate. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
straticulate — stra·tic·u·late (stră tĭkʹyə lĭt) adj. Geology Having thin layers. [From stratum.] stra·tic u·laʹtion ( lāʹshən) n. * * * … Universalium
straticulate — stra·tic·u·late … English syllables
straticulate — adj. Geol. (of rock formations) arranged in thin strata. Etymology: STRATUM, after vermiculate etc … Useful english dictionary
straticulation — See straticulate. * * * … Universalium
hard words — is a semi technical term for what it immediately suggests, long and difficult words that are often derived from Latinate rather than English sources, such as rebarbative (= repellent) and nugatory (= futile, trifling). The first English… … Modern English usage
