Meaning of troposphere in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈtrɑpəˌsfɪ(ə)r/

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1. Noun

   troposphere

   Etymology

   early 20th century: from Greek tropos‘turning’+ sphere

   Definitions

   1. the lowest atmospheric layer

   Examples

   • « from 4 to 11 miles high (depending on latitude) »