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stratosphere in French

stratosphere in French is stratosphère — stratosphere means the layer of the atmosphere above the one we live in, where temperature actually rises with altitude because ozone absorbs UV radiation.

stratosphere in French

stratosphère
noun
(meteorology) The region of the uppermost atmosphere where the temperature increases along with the altitude due to the absorption of solar ultraviolet radiation by ozone.

What does "stratosphere" mean?

  1. noun The layer of the atmosphere above the one we live in, where temperature actually rises with altitude because ozone absorbs UV radiation.
    "Commercial jets cruise near the bottom of the stratosphere."
  2. noun Figuratively, an extremely high level, far above the ordinary.
    "Ticket prices for the final shot up into the stratosphere."
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stratosphere in a sentence

  • Commercial jets cruise near the bottom of the stratosphere.
  • Ozone in the stratosphere blocks much of the sun's harmful UV light.
  • Ticket prices for the final shot up into the stratosphere.

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What is "stratosphere" in French?

"stratosphere" in French is stratosphère. stratosphere means: The layer of the atmosphere above the one we live in, where temperature actually rises with altitude because ozone absorbs UV radiation.

How do you use "stratosphere" in a sentence?

Example: "Commercial jets cruise near the bottom of the stratosphere." In French, "stratosphere" is stratosphère.

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