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stratosphere
 

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Noun stratosphere has 1 sense
  1. stratosphere - the atmospheric layer between the troposphere and the mesosphere
    --1 is a kind of     layer
    --1 is a part of atmosphere
    --1 has parts: ozone layer, ozonosphere

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Stratosphere

The stratosphere refers to the second layer of the Earth's atmosphere, located directly above the troposphere, extending from about 10 to 50 kilometers above the Earth's surface.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. The plane reached the stratosphere, where the air is much thinner.
  2. Scientists study the stratosphere to better understand atmospheric phenomena.

Adjective:

  1. High-altitude climbers need specialized gear for stratospheric conditions.
  2. The stratospheric ozone layer plays a crucial role in protecting life on Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.

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