Homopause
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Homopause is a noun meaning The level of an atmosphere below which its constituent molecules are well mixed.
Meaning
The level of an atmosphere below which its constituent molecules are well mixed.
Example Sentences
The H#95;3#43; peak in EGPs with upper atmospheres where H#95;2 is dissociated under strong stellar illumination is pushed to altitudes below the homopause, where this ion is likely to be destroyed through reactions with heavy species.
Word Forms
- homopauses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include atmolysis, azeotrope, homogenization, haze, atelomixis, unmixing.
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