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Tropopause

Description:

The tropopause is a boundary in the Earth's atmosphere between the troposphere and the stratosphere. It is characterized by a significant change in temperature and a decrease in vertical temperature gradient.

Examples:

1. Noun: The tropopause marks the upper boundary of the troposphere.
2. Noun: The height of the tropopause varies with latitude.
3. Noun: The tropopause can define the top of a thunderstorm.
4. Noun: The tropopause is an important boundary for aviation pilots.
5. Noun: The tropopause is a key feature to study in meteorology.

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