critical altitude

English

Etymology

From critical +‎ altitude.

Noun

critical altitude (plural critical altitudes)

  1. the altitude at which atmospheric pressure becomes constant as altitude increases

Usage notes

This altitude defines the start of the exosphere

Synonyms

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