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(het-er-o-sphere) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a region of the Earth's atmosphere where its composition changes with altitude.

Example Sentence

Scientists study the composition of the heterosphere to understand atmospheric changes.

More Example Sentences

Different gases are found in the heterosphere.

Synonyms

atmospheric layer; atmospheric zone

Antonyms

homosphere; troposphere

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