substratosphere

[ suhb-strat-uh-sfeer ]

noun

1. the upper troposphere.

Other Words From

• sub·strat·o·spher·ic [suhb-strat-, uh, -, sfer, -ik, -, sfeer, -], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of substratosphere¹

First recorded in 1915–20; sub- + stratosphere

Example Sentences

It hadn't looked so big from the substratosphere in Alexander's ship, but down here close to the ground it was enormous.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• air
• pressure