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stratosphere

/ˈstrætəsˌfɪr/ /ˈstrætoʊˌsfɪr/

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noun

Стратосфера

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. "

Геолог изучал стратосферу, обнажившуюся в дорожном разрезе, тщательно исследуя слои отложений в поисках подсказок об истории региона.

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noun

Стратосфера

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. "

Самолет поднялся в стратосферу, где воздух становился теплее с высотой.

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