Stereobate \Ste"re*o*bate\, n. [Gr. stereo`s solid + ? that
treads or covers, akin to ? base; cf. F. st['e]r['e]obate.]
(Arch.)
The lower part or basement of a building or pedestal; -- used
loosely for several different forms of basement.
[1913 Webster] Stereo-chemic