Dictionary
mesosphere
noun me·so·sphere \-ˌsfir\
Definition of MESOSPHERE
: the part of the earth's atmosphere between the stratosphere and the thermosphere in which temperature decreases with altitude to the atmosphere's absolute minimum
— me·so·spher·ic \ˌme-zə-ˈsfir-ik, ˌmē-, -sə-, -ˈsfer-\ adjective
See mesosphere defined for kids ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of MESOSPHERE
1950
Learn More About MESOSPHERE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: mesotheliomaPrevious Word in the Dictionary: mesosomeAll Words Near: mesosphere
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up mesosphere? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).