Appleton layer

/ˈæpəltən ˈleɪər/

Definition

Definition of Appleton layer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

science

TECH.

the F region of the ionosphere

TECH.

The Appleton layer is crucial for radio communication.
Scientists study the Appleton layer to understand atmospheric conditions.
The Appleton layer affects the propagation of radio waves.

F region

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Expressions with layer

layer up

stack upwards in layers or overlay repeatedly

To build the cake, layer up the sponge and cream.

layer cake

cake with multiple layers and sweet filling

She baked a delicious chocolate layer cake.

middle layer

part of something that lies between its top and bottom parts

The cake had a creamy middle layer between the chocolate sponges.

layer upon layer

multiple layers stacked on top of each other

The cake had layer upon layer of chocolate.

protective layer

covering that shields something underneath from damage or harmful influence

The wax forms a protective layer over the wood surface.

marzipan layer

sweet almond paste layer used in cakes

The cake had a thick marzipan layer.

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French:couche Appleton, ...
German:Appleton-Schicht, ...
Italian:strato di Appleton, ...
Spanish:capa de Appleton, ...
Portuguese:camada de Appleton, ...
Chinese:苹果顿层, ...
Japanese:アップルトン層, ...
Arabic:طبقة أبلتون, ...
Hebrew:שִׁכְבַת אַפְּלְטוֹן, ...
Russian:слой Эпплтона, ...
Ukrainian:шар Епплтона, ...
Hindi:एपलटन परत, ...
Bengali:অ্যাপলটন স্তর, ...
Catalan:capa d'Appleton, ...
Czech:Appletonova vrstva, ...
Danish:Appleton-lag, ...
Dutch:Appletonlaag, ...
Greek:στρώση Appleton, ...
Hungarian:ionoszféra F-rétege, ...
Khmer:ស្រទាប់អាប់ភ្លីតុន, ...
Korean:애플턴층, ...
Persian:لایه اپلتون, ...
Polish:warstwa Appletona, ...
Portuguese (BR):camada de Appleton, ...
Romanian:stratul Appleton, ...
Swedish:Appletonlagret, ...
Thai:ชั้นแอปเปิลตัน, ...
Turkish:Appleton katmanı, ...
Vietnamese:Tầng Appleton, ...

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