intermediate stratum
[/ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət ˈstrætəm/]
nounpl: intermediate strata
estrato intermediário
1. A layer or level positioned between two other layers, particularly in geological, social, or organizational contexts
The intermediate stratum of sedimentary rock contains fossils from the middle period of deposition.
O estrato intermediário de rocha sedimentar contém fósseis do período intermediário de deposição.
2. In sociology, a social class or group positioned between upper and lower classes
The intermediate stratum of society consists primarily of professionals and skilled workers.
O estrato intermediário da sociedade consiste principalmente de profissionais e trabalhadores especializados.
3. In geological terms, a subsurface layer between upper and lower formations
The intermediate stratum was impermeable to water flow.
O estrato intermediário era impermeável ao fluxo de água.
The term 'intermediate stratum' is primarily used in academic, scientific, and sociological contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian Portuguese, it is commonly used in geological surveys and social studies. The term reflects scholarly discourse rather than colloquial speech and is understood consistently across both Portuguese and English-speaking academic communities.
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