Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The region of the atmosphere above the troposphere and below the mesosphere.
- noun An extremely high or the highest point or degree on a ranked scale.
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- noun geology, obsolete Collectively, those layers of the
Earth ’scrust which primarilycomprise stratified deposits . - noun meteorology The region of the uppermost
atmosphere where temperature increases along with the altitude due to the absorption of solar ultraviolet radiation byozone . The stratosphere extends from thetropopause (10–15 kilometers) to approximately 50 kilometers, where it is succeeded by themesosphere .
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- noun the atmospheric layer between the troposphere and the mesosphere
Etymologies
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Examples
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This year, the temperature in the stratosphere is a little less cold than in 2006.
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These nitrogen oxides are formed in the stratosphere from the decomposition of nitrous oxide
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The purpose in flying in the stratosphere is not primarily to get as far away from the earth as one can.
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Separating the mesosphere from the stratosphere is a transition zone called the stratopause.
Atmosphere layers 2010
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Indeed, recent observational findings confirm that “the stratosphere is a major player in determining the memory of the climate system” [36].
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Specifically, she has conducted numerous investigations of photochemistry and of transport processes in the upper atmosphere (that is, the stratosphere and troposphere).
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The stratosphere is the next major atmospheric layer.
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If, he can find a vehicle like – “The Tin Cup” or “No Way Out” – to skyrocket his career back into the stratosphere, that is.
Kevin Costner…fool’s gold. “Swing Vote” a stinker! « Julian Ayrs & Pop Culture 2008
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Specifically, she has conducted numerous investigations of photochemistry and of transport processes in the upper atmosphere (that is, the stratosphere and troposphere).
Solomon, Susan 2008
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As I recall the stratosphere measurements show cooling and that in direction at least is in agreement with the climate models.
dbekeny commented on the word stratosphere
WIZARD
Good people of Oz, this is positively the
finest exhibition ever to be shown --
(stammers)
-- yes -- well -- be that as it may -- I,
your Wizard par ardua ad alta, am about to
embark upon a hazardous and technically
unexplainable journey into the outer
stratosphere.
June 11, 2010