upper atmosphere
ˈʌpər ˈætməsˌfɪr
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Definition of upper atmosphere - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
atmosphereTECH.part of the atmosphere above the troposphereTECH.
  • Satellites orbit in the upper atmosphere.
mesosphere stratosphere
2.
radio wavesTECH.layer affecting radio wave transmissionTECH.
  • Radio signals bounce off the upper atmosphere.
exosphere ionosphere stratosphere
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Expressions with upper

upper storeyn.
higher level of a building
The apartment is on the upper storey.
the upper handn.
position of advantage or control
She had the upper hand in the negotiations.
have an upper handv.
be in a position of advantage or control
In negotiations, she had an upper hand.
stiff upper lipn.
stoic, unemotional attitude
He maintained a stiff upper lip during the sad movie..
upper armn.
the part of the arm from elbow to shoulder
She felt pain in her upper arm after lifting weights.
upper backn.
top part of the back between neck and middle spine
She felt tension in her upper back after working at the computer.

Expressions with atmosphere

the atmosphere was electricexp.
express a mood of intense anticipation or tension
The atmosphere was electric before the final announcement.
poison the atmospherev.
create a hostile environment in a group
His rude comments poisoned the atmosphere at the meeting.
charged atmosphereadj.
having a lot of energy or excitement
The concert had a charged atmosphere that thrilled the audience.
soak up the atmospherev.
enjoy and appreciate the surroundings
They sat in the café to soak up the atmosphere of the city.
hothouse atmospheren.
situation with intense pressure or rapid development
The startup operated in a hothouse atmosphere of innovation.
good atmospheren.
pleasant and comfortable environment
The restaurant had a good atmosphere with soft lighting and cozy seating.
inviting atmospheren.
place that feels welcoming and pleasant
The café had an inviting atmosphere with its cozy seating and warm lighting.
atmosphere of mysteryn.
feeling of suspense or intrigue
The old mansion had an atmosphere of mystery that intrigued visitors.
social atmospheren.
the overall mood in a social setting
The social atmosphere at the party was lively and welcoming.
carnival atmospheren.
lively and festive mood
The concert had a carnival atmosphere with music and dancing.

Terms related to upper atmosphere

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aerospacealtitudeexosphereionosphereozonestratospherethermospheretropospherelayermesosphereskyspace

Terms with upper atmosphere included in their meaning

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ozone depletionn.
environment
reduction of ozone gas in the upper atmosphere caused by certain chemicals
ozone layern.
atmosphere protection
layer in upper atmosphere with much ozone that blocks harmful sunlight
stratosphericadj.
meteorology
related to the stratosphere, the upper atmosphere layer
aerologyn.
upper atmosphere
study of the atmosphere's upper layers
airglown.
atmosphere
photochemical luminescence in the upper atmosphere
antitradesn.
meteorology
winds in the upper atmosphere blowing opposite to trade winds
blue jetn.
weather
rare type of lightning in the upper atmosphere
geospacen.
space
region of outer space near Earth including upper atmosphere

Examples of upper atmosphere in a sentence

  • The auroras occur in the upper atmosphere.
  • Scientists study the upper atmosphere to understand climate change.
  • Satellites orbit just below the upper atmosphere.

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  1. French:haute atmosphère, couche supérieure de l'atmosphère, ...
  2. German:obere Atmosphäre, ...
  3. Italian:alta atmosfera, ...
  4. Spanish:alta atmósfera, atmósfera superior, ...
  5. Portuguese:camadas superiores da atmosfera, atmosfera superior, ...
  6. Chinese:高层大气, 高空大气, ...
  7. Japanese:上層大気, アッパーアトモスフィア, ...
  8. Arabic:الغِلَاف الجَوِّيّ العُلْوِيّ, الطبقات العليا من الغلاف الجوي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הָאַטְמוֹסְפֵרָה הָעֶלְיוֹנָה, יוֹנוֹסְפֵירָה, ...
  10. Russian:верхние слои атмосферы, верхняя атмосфера, ...
  11. Ukrainian:верхні шари атмосфери, ...
  12. Hindi:ऊपरी वायुमंडल, वायुमंडलीय परत, ...
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