Appleton layer


nounGeophysics.
  1. See under F layer.

Origin of Appleton layer

1
First recorded in 1930–35; named after Sir E. V. Appleton

Words Nearby Appleton layer

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British Dictionary definitions for Appleton layer

Appleton layer

noun
  1. the F region of the ionosphere

Origin of Appleton layer

1
C20: named after Sir Edward Appleton

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