stratosphere
Translation
stratosphere
Examples
The balloon ascended into the stratosphere.
The balloon ascended into the stratosphere.
Ozone is found in the Earth's stratosphere.
Ozone is found in the Earth's stratosphere.
Grammar Patterns
((the stratosphere)) the layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere The balloon ascended into the stratosphere.
Similar Words
Synonyms: upper atmosphere
Etymology
From Latin 'stratus' (a spreading out, layer) + 'sphere'. So, a 'layered sphere' around the Earth.
Memory Tips
Think of 'strata' (layers) in a 'sphere' (the sky). It's the layered part of the atmosphere.