mesopause

/mɛsəˈpɔːz, mɛˈsoʊpɔːz/

Definitions

1. noun

The boundary in the atmosphere between the mesosphere and the thermosphere.

“The mesopause marks the beginning of the thermosphere, where atmospheric pressure and temperature are significantly different from the lower layers.”

Synonyms

  • aeropause
  • atmospheric boundary

Antonyms

  • atmospheric base