diàn​lí​céng

ionosphere

  • created sense approved 电离层/電離層 · diàn​lí​céng · ionosphere — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    电离层 / 電離層

    diàn​lí​céng

    ionosphere

    The part of the atmosphere containing a high concentration of ions and free electrons, located about 60 to 500 kilometers above the earth; it reflects radio waves and is essential for shortwave communication.

    电离 (literal) → 电离/電離 · diàn​lí · ionization 层 (literal) → 层/層 · céng · layer

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