Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stratosphere

noun

/ˈstrætəˌsfɪr/

Definition

The stratosphere is a layer of the Earth’s atmosphere that lies above the troposphere and below the mesosphere.

Examples

The airplane climbed high into the stratosphere, far above the clouds.
Scientists study the stratosphere to understand climate change and its effects on weather patterns.

Meaning

It is characterized by a gradual increase in temperature with altitude and contains the ozone layer, which absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation.