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stratosphere

/ˈstrætəsˌfɪr/ /ˈstrætoʊˌsfɪr/

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noun

成層圏

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. "

地質学者は、道路の切り通しで露出した成層圏を研究し、その地域の歴史の手がかりを求めて堆積層を注意深く調べました。

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noun

成層圏

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. "

飛行機は成層圏に上昇し、高度が上がるにつれて空気が暖かくなりました。

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