Definition

Relating to the thermosphere, which is a layer of the Earth's atmosphere located above the mesosphere and characterized by high temperatures and low density.

Example

The thermospheric region of the atmosphere is crucial for satellite communication.

Conversation

Did you know the thermospheric layer is really high up in the atmosphere?

Yeah, I read that it can reach up to 600 kilometers above Earth!

It's fascinating how the thermospheric layer affects satellite communication, right?

Absolutely! It plays a huge role in how signals travel.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thermospheric → It is formed from "thermo-" (from Greek "thermos", meaning heat) and "spheric" (from Greek "sphaira", meaning sphere). The word "thermospheric" refers to the layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is characterized by high temperatures, thus relating to heat in a spherical layer of the atmosphere.

Memory Tip

Think of 'heat' ('thermo-') in a 'sphere' ('spheric') — that's why thermospheric refers to the heated layer of the atmosphere.

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