Exoatmosphere

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The region of space just outside the atmosphere proper; the outer atmosphere.
  2. 2
    Abbreviation of exoplanetary atmosphere (“the atmosphere of an exoplanet”). abbreviation, alt-of

    "2016; E. Aronson, P. Waldén; "Using near-infrared spectroscopy for characterization of transiting exoplanets", Astronomy & Astrophysics, Volume 578, DOI 10.1051/0004-6361/201424058; BIBCODE 2015A&A...578A.133A; arXiv: 1504.05223; The feasibility of exoatmosphere detection by transit observations has been demonstrated by several authors."

Synonyms

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exosphere

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"2016; E. Aronson, P. Waldén; "Using near-infrared spectroscopy for characterization of transiting exoplanets", Astronomy & Astrophysics, Volume 578, DOI 10.1051/0004-6361/201424058; BIBCODE 2015A&A...578A.133A; arXiv: 1504.05223; The feasibility of exoatmosphere detection by transit observations has been demonstrated by several authors."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From exo- + atmosphere.

Etymology 2

Blend of exoplanet + atmosphere.

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