Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web

d-layer

 - 2 dictionary results

D layer

–noun
the lowest region of the ionosphere, characterized by mounting electron and ion density: exists, during the day only, from about 43 to 50 mi. (70 to 80 km) altitude.
Compare D region.


Origin:
1930–35
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source Link To d-layer
Science Dictionary
D layer  
See D region.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
Copyright © 2002. Published by Houghton Mifflin. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source
Search another word or see d-layer on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us: