Meaning Of The Word Mesosphere

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What's The Definition Of Mesosphere?

mesosphere in American English
the atmospheric zone or shell located above the stratopause at an altitude of c. 55 to 80 km (c. 34 to 50 miles) and characterized by a decrease in temperature with increasing altitude
noun: the region between the ionosphere and the exosphere, extending from about 250–650 mi. (400–1050 km) above the surface of the earth

mesosphere in British English
noun: the atmospheric layer lying between the stratosphere and the thermosphere, characterized by a rapid decrease in temperature with height

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