Definition of IONOSPHERE

ionosphere

Plural: ionospheres

Noun

  • the outer region of the Earth's atmosphere; contains a high concentration of free electrons
  • The part of the Earth's atmosphere beginning at an altitude of about 50 kilometers (31 miles) and extending outward 500 kilometers (310 miles) or more.
  • The similar region of the atmosphere of another planet.

Origin / Etymology

From iono- + -sphere.

Scrabble Score: 15

ionosphere: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
ionosphere: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ionosphere: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

ionosphere: valid Words With Friends Word