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Stratosphere  

Definition

  • The second major layer of Earth's atmosphere, just above the troposphere and below the mesosphere, extending from about 20 km to 90 km above the Earth. It is characterized by little vertical increase in temperature. (en)

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http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/1640

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