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stratosphere

/ˈstrætəsˌfɪr/ /ˈstrætoʊˌsfɪr/

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noun

Estratosfera

Collectively, those layers of the Earth’s crust which primarily comprise stratified deposits.

Examples :

"The geologist studied the stratosphere exposed in the road cut, carefully examining the layers of sediment for clues about the region's history. "

El geólogo estudió la estratosfera expuesta en el corte de la carretera, examinando cuidadosamente las capas de sedimento en busca de pistas sobre la historia de la región.

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noun

Estratosfera

The region of the uppermost atmosphere where temperature increases along with the altitude due to the absorption of solar ultraviolet radiation by ozone. The stratosphere extends from the tropopause (10–15 kilometers) to approximately 50 kilometers, where it is succeeded by the mesosphere.

Examples :

"The airplane climbed into the stratosphere, where the air grew warmer with altitude. "

El avión ascendió a la estratosfera, donde el aire se hizo más cálido con la altitud.

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