kihistatud
Kihistatud isse estonian adjective and past passive participle meaning layered or stratified. It describes something that has been arranged or formed in distinct layers, often as a result of deposition, accumulation, or grouping into successive strata. The term is commonly used in technical and scientific contexts to characterize structures, sediments, or materials that display multiple, clearly separated layers.
In geology and earth sciences, kihistatud refers to sedimentary rocks and deposits that show bedding planes
Etymology and grammar: kihistatud is formed from the noun kiht (layer) with the verb stem kihistama, followed
Usage notes: While most common in geology, archaeology, and soil science, kihistatud can also be used metaphorically