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stratovolcano
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strat·o·vol·ca·no  (strt-vl-kn, strt-)
n. pl. strat·o·vol·ca·nos
A volcano composed of alternating layers of lava and ash.
[strat(um) + volcano.]
stratovolcano  (strt-vl-kn)
See under volcano.
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