What is another word for e layer?

Pronunciation: [ˈiː lˈe͡ɪə] (IPA)

The ionosphere is a complex atmospheric layer which includes the E layer. The E layer is also known as the Kennelly-Heaviside layer. This region begins about 90 km and ends around 160 km from the Earth's surface. It is characterized by a high concentration of free electrons, which make it important for radio communication and ionospheric study. The E layer is a vital part of the ionosphere and has many synonyms, including the E region, E-region plasma, and E-layer ionization. These terms all refer to the same layer of ionized gas that allows for high-frequency radio waves to bounce off the Earth's ionosphere and travel long distances.

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What are the hypernyms for E layer?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    atmospheric layer, atmosphere layer, ionized layer, ionosphere layer.

What are the holonyms for E layer?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.
  • holonyms for e layer (as nouns)

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