thermosphere
(ther-mo-sphere)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. the layer of the Earth's atmosphere above the mesosphere. it is characterized by increasing temperatures with altitude.
Example Sentence
The thermosphere is above the stratosphere.
More Example Sentences
Satellites orbit in the thermosphere layer.
Synonyms
upper atmosphere; ionosphere; atmospheric layer
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