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Definition of the stratosphere noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

the stratosphere

noun
 
/ðə ˈstrætəsfɪə(r)/
 
/ðə ˈstrætəsfɪr/
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  1. the layer of the earth’s atmosphere between about 10 and 50 kilometres above the surface of the earth compare ionosphereTopics Spacec2
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in/into the stratosphere (informal)
  1. at or to an extremely high level
    • The technology boom sent share prices into the stratosphere.
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