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Noun: ionosphere  I'ó-nu,sfeer
  1. The outer region of the Earth's atmosphere; contains a high concentration of free electrons
    "Radio waves bounce off the ionosphere, allowing long-distance communication"

Derived forms: ionospheres

Type of: part, region

Part of: air, atmosphere

Encyclopedia: Ionosphere