An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A layered structure of sedimentary rocks in which the individual layers can be traced a considerable distance. The layers can be caused by many differences which include materials of different composition, color, grain size or orientation.

Etymology (EN): Strati-, from → stratum + -fication from L. -ficare “to do, make.”

Etymology (PE): Ciné, → stratum + bandi, from bastan “to bind, shut; to contract, get, acquire; to coagulate,” (Mid.Pers. bastan/vastan “to bind, shut,” Av./O.Pers. band- “to bind, fetter,” banda- “band, tie,” Skt. bandh- “to bind, tie, fasten,” PIE *bhendh- “to bind,” cf. Ger. binden, E. bind, → band).