What does stratosphere mean?
noun
The layer of the atmosphere extending from about 12 to 50 kilometers above the Earth's surface, characterized by a decrease in temperature with altitude. It is the second layer of the atmosphere, above the troposphere and below the mesosphere.
Example
"The plane flew through the stratosphere, reaching an altitude of over 30,000 feet."
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