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stratosphere

/ˈstrætəsˌfɪr/ /ˈstrætoʊˌsfɪr/

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noun

Stratosphère

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. "

Le géologue a étudié la stratosphère exposée dans la tranchée routière, examinant attentivement les couches de sédiments pour trouver des indices sur l'histoire de la région.

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noun

Stratosphère

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. "

L'avion est monté dans la stratosphère, où l'air est devenu plus chaud avec l'altitude.

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