mesospheric
- adjective
- /ˌmɛzoʊˈsfɪrɪk/
- Specialized
- Many scientists study the mesospheric region to better understand atmospheric phenomena.
So they have developed these mesospheric supersonic weapons.
- So they have developed these mesospheric supersonic weapons.
Examples
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The temperature drops rapidly in the mesospheric layer of the atmosphere, where many meteors burn up.
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So they have developed these mesospheric supersonic weapons.
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Radio waves can be reflected back to Earth by the mesospheric layer, enabling long-distance communication.
How High
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Surface Forms
Morphology
mesospheric = mesosphere (transparent) = meso + sphere + ic
A standard adjectival formation from the noun 'mesosphere' (mesosphere + -ic), so the meaning is directly derived.
Etymology
Mesospheric comes from Greek parts meso- meaning 'middle' and sphere meaning 'ball' or 'globe'. So, it literally says 'middle layer', which is why mesospheric describes the middle part of the atmosphere above the lower layers and below the higher layers of the sky.