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stratification (STRAT-uh-fuh-KAY-shun)

The formation of separate layers (of temperature, plant life, or animal life) in a lake or reservoir. Characteristics within each layer are similar; for instance, all water in the same layer has the same temperature. Also see thermal stratification.