chemosphere

che·mo·sphere

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kee-muh-sfeer, kem-uh-]
- /ˈki məˌsfɪər, ˈkɛm ə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kee-muh-sfeer, kem-uh-]
- /ˈki məˌsfɪər, ˈkɛm ə-/

Definitions of chemosphere word

noun chemosphere an atmospheric zone about 19 to 80 km (11.8 to 49.7 mi) above the earth's surface, in which photochemical reactions take place 3
noun chemosphere the region of the atmosphere most characterized by chemical, especially photochemical, activity, starting in the stratosphere and including the mesosphere and perhaps part of the thermosphere. 1
noun chemosphere the region of the Earth's atmosphere (from 20 to 120 miles above the surface) in which photochemical reactions take place. 0

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Origin of chemosphere

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; chemo- + -sphere

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Parts of speech for Chemosphere

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chemosphere popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

chemosphere usage trend in Literature

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