stratosphere

[ strat-uh-sfeer ]

/ ˈstræt əˌsfɪər /

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noun

the region of the upper atmosphere extending upward from the tropopause to about 30 miles (50 km) above the earth, characterized by little vertical change in temperature.

(formerly) all of the earth's atmosphere lying outside the troposphere.

any great height or degree, as the highest point of a graded scale.

Origin of stratosphere

First recorded in 1905–10; strat(um) + -o- + sphere

OTHER WORDS FROM stratosphere

strat·o·spher·ic

[strat-uh-sfer-ik, -sfeer-], /ˌstræt əˈsfɛr ɪk, -ˈsfɪər-/, strat·o·spher·i·cal, adjective

Words nearby stratosphere

stratigraphy, strato-, stratocracy, stratocumulus, stratopause, stratosphere, stratovolcano, Stratton, stratum, stratum compactum, stratum corneum

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Example sentences from the Web for stratosphere

But this is the kind of role, both manly and emotional, that launches an actor into the stratosphere.
‘Fault in Our Stars’ Hunk Ansel Elgort Wants You to Cry (A Lot)|Kevin Fallon|June 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But her iconic turn in Clueless sent the MTV darling into the stratosphere.
‘Clueless’: How the Greatest Clique of the ‘90s Transformed Into A Shakespearean Tragedy|Marlow Stern|May 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
From some vantage points, the Stratosphere on the strip is visible, but it feels light years away.
A Tech Millionaire Bets on the Urban Revival of Downtown Las Vegas|Sarah Kunst|January 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
However, once she arrives at the bridge, her voice soars into the stratosphere.
The Best (and Worst) Rihanna Covers: Jared Leto, Vin Diesel, Selena Gomez, More|The Daily Beast|September 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Investing in a career could help launch it into the stratosphere.
Are Indie Presses the Minor Leagues of Publishing?|James McGirk|June 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The surface of this stratosphere substance was slippery smooth.
Lords of the Stratosphere|Arthur J. Burks
The first ships, I believe, were carried into the stratosphere and captured intact by the enemy.
Astounding Stories of Super-Science July 1930|Various
Then it changed course and climbed steeply into the stratosphere.
Rich Living|Michael Cathal
This idea of denizens of the stratosphere has attacked the popular imagination.
Lords of the Stratosphere|Arthur J. Burks
With the power Ken speaks of, I believe the hyperbolic form could carry an effective wave into the stratosphere.
The Year When Stardust Fell|Raymond F. Jones

British Dictionary definitions for stratosphere

stratosphere

/ (ˈstrætəˌsfɪə) /

noun

the atmospheric layer lying between the troposphere and the mesosphere, in which temperature generally increases with height

Derived forms of stratosphere

stratospheric (ˌstrætəˈsfɛrɪk) or stratospherical, adjective

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Cultural definitions for stratosphere

stratosphere

[ (strat-uh-sfeer) ]

The region of the atmosphere of the Earth above the troposphere. The stratosphere begins at an altitude of seven to ten miles and extends to approximately thirty miles.

Scientific definitions for stratosphere

stratosphere

[ străt′ə-sfîr′ ]

The region of the Earth's atmosphere extending from the tropopause to about 50 km (31 mi) above the Earth's surface. The stratosphere is characterized by the presence of ozone gas (in the ozone layer) and by temperatures which rise slightly with altitude, due to the absorption of ultraviolet radiation. See also exosphere mesosphere thermosphere troposphere. See illustration at atmosphere.

单词	stratosphere
释义	stratosphere [ strat-uh-sfeer ] / ˈstræt əˌsfɪər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR stratosphere ON THESAURUS.COM noun the region of the upper atmosphere extending upward from the tropopause to about 30 miles (50 km) above the earth, characterized by little vertical change in temperature. (formerly) all of the earth's atmosphere lying outside the troposphere. any great height or degree, as the highest point of a graded scale. Origin of stratosphere First recorded in 1905–10; strat(um) + -o- + sphere OTHER WORDS FROM stratosphere strat·o·spher·ic [strat-uh-sfer-ik, -sfeer-], /ˌstræt əˈsfɛr ɪk, -ˈsfɪər-/, strat·o·spher·i·cal, adjective Words nearby stratosphere stratigraphy, strato-, stratocracy, stratocumulus, stratopause, stratosphere, stratovolcano, Stratton, stratum, stratum compactum, stratum corneum Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for stratosphere But this is the kind of role, both manly and emotional, that launches an actor into the stratosphere. ‘Fault in Our Stars’ Hunk Ansel Elgort Wants You to Cry (A Lot)\|Kevin Fallon\|June 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But her iconic turn in Clueless sent the MTV darling into the stratosphere. ‘Clueless’: How the Greatest Clique of the ‘90s Transformed Into A Shakespearean Tragedy\|Marlow Stern\|May 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST From some vantage points, the Stratosphere on the strip is visible, but it feels light years away. A Tech Millionaire Bets on the Urban Revival of Downtown Las Vegas\|Sarah Kunst\|January 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST However, once she arrives at the bridge, her voice soars into the stratosphere. The Best (and Worst) Rihanna Covers: Jared Leto, Vin Diesel, Selena Gomez, More\|The Daily Beast\|September 19, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Investing in a career could help launch it into the stratosphere. Are Indie Presses the Minor Leagues of Publishing?\|James McGirk\|June 13, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The surface of this stratosphere substance was slippery smooth. Lords of the Stratosphere\|Arthur J. Burks The first ships, I believe, were carried into the stratosphere and captured intact by the enemy. Astounding Stories of Super-Science July 1930\|Various Then it changed course and climbed steeply into the stratosphere. Rich Living\|Michael Cathal This idea of denizens of the stratosphere has attacked the popular imagination. Lords of the Stratosphere\|Arthur J. Burks With the power Ken speaks of, I believe the hyperbolic form could carry an effective wave into the stratosphere. The Year When Stardust Fell\|Raymond F. Jones British Dictionary definitions for stratosphere stratosphere / (ˈstrætəˌsfɪə) / noun the atmospheric layer lying between the troposphere and the mesosphere, in which temperature generally increases with height Derived forms of stratosphere stratospheric (ˌstrætəˈsfɛrɪk) or stratospherical, adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to stratosphere breath, breeze, wind, firmament, heaven, blast, whiff, sky, waft, draft, puff, ozone, zephyr, ventilation, troposphere, heavens Cultural definitions for stratosphere stratosphere [ (strat-uh-sfeer) ] The region of the atmosphere of the Earth above the troposphere. The stratosphere begins at an altitude of seven to ten miles and extends to approximately thirty miles. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Scientific definitions for stratosphere stratosphere [ străt′ə-sfîr′ ] The region of the Earth's atmosphere extending from the tropopause to about 50 km (31 mi) above the Earth's surface. The stratosphere is characterized by the presence of ozone gas (in the ozone layer) and by temperatures which rise slightly with altitude, due to the absorption of ultraviolet radiation. See also exosphere mesosphere thermosphere troposphere. See illustration at atmosphere. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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stratosphere

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