stratify

Verb

intransitive transitive

Japanese Meaning

層状に分かれる / 層状に分ける / 層別化する

When left undisturbed, the different sediments will stratify and form visible layers.

触らずに放置すると、異なる堆積物は層状に分かれ、目に見える層を形成します。

Sense（1）

(intransitive) To become separated out into distinct layers or strata.

In this cut you can see how the sedimentary rock layers have been clearly stratified.

Sense（2）

(transitive) To separate out into distinct layers or strata.

stratifies

（ present singular third-person ）

stratifying

（ participle present ）

stratified

（ participle past ）

stratified

（ past ）