e layer
e lay·er
E e Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ee ley-er]
- /i ˈleɪ ər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ee ley-er]
- /i ˈleɪ ər/
Definitions of e layer words
- noun e layer the radio-reflective ionospheric layer of maximum electron density, normally found at an altitude between 60 and 75 miles (100 and 120 km). 1
- noun e layer a dense layer of ions in the E region of the ionosphere at an altitude of c. 100 km (c. 62 mi), capable of reflecting shortwave radio waves 0
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Origin of e layer
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35
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Parts of speech for E layer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
e layer popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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