1. relating to or occurring in the thermosphere, the layer of Earth’s atmosphere above the mesosphere where temperature increases with altitude
Usage: atmospheric science

Examples

• Thermospheric heating occurs when solar radiation is absorbed by oxygen molecules.
• The satellite experienced thermospheric drag during its orbit.
• Scientists study thermospheric conditions to understand space weather.
• Thermospheric temperatures can reach over 1,000 degrees Celsius.
• The aurora occurs in the thermospheric region of the atmosphere.
• Thermospheric density varies significantly with solar activity.