mesosphere Meaning & Definition
/ˈmɛsəʊsfɪə/
What Does Mesosphere Mean?
As a noun, mesosphere means The layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is directly above the stratosphere and directly below the thermosphere. It is also used to mean The lower mantle, a layer inside the Earth.
Word Facts for Mesosphere
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈmɛsəʊsfɪə// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | mesospheres |
Mesosphere Definition (Noun)
- The layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is directly above the stratosphere and directly below the thermosphere.
- The lower mantle, a layer inside the Earth.
Noun
- The part of the Earth's mantle below the asthenosphere and above the outer core.
Synonyms of Mesosphere
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Mesosphere synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Mesosphere
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Mesosphere in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
mesosphere (plural mesospheres)
Origin of Mesosphere
From meso- + -sphere.
Mesosphere Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of mesosphere is //ˈmɛsəʊsfɪə//, spoken in 1 syllable.