STRATIFORM

Etymology

Adjective

stratiform (comparative more stratiform, superlative most stratiform)

Occurring in layers

(geology) Descriptive of rocks with extensive horizontal development

(meteorology) Descriptive of clouds with extensive horizontal development

Source: Wiktionary

Strat"i*form, a.

Definition: Having the form of strata.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition