rock stratum; rock layer; bed
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rock stratum; rock layer; bedded rock formation in the earth's crust
technicalGeological term referring to distinct layers of rock formed in the earth's crust, often studied in stratigraphy and mining engineering.
Dì地
zhì质
xué学
jiā家
zhèng正
zài在
fēn分
xī析
zhè这
piàn片
qū区
yù域
de的
yán岩
céng层
jié结
gòu构
。
The geologists are analyzing the rock stratum structure of this area.
Zhè这
kǒu口
yóu油
jǐng井
zuān钻
chuān穿
le了
duō多
gè个
yán岩
céng层
cái才
zhǎo找
dào到
shí石
yóu油
。
This oil well drilled through multiple rock layers before finding petroleum.
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Chén沉
jī积
yán岩
céng层
zhōng中
cháng常
cháng常
néng能
fā发
xiàn现
gǔ古
shēng生
wù物
huà化
shí石
。
Ancient biological fossils are often found in sedimentary rock strata.