stratum

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Each stratum, or layer, of our planet tells a story.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2025

Simply put, only a certain stratum of Americans prioritize learning about politics.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2024

The hard microneedles penetrate through the stratum corneum, which has high electrical resistance.

From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2024

"Activists are worried about various charges being brought against such individuals who actively use their right to free speech. Democracy cannot exist without this stratum of people who exercise freedom of speech and thought."

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2023

In the oldest stratum they discovered no signs of a settlement, houses or daily activities.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari