"Kennelly-Heaviside layer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Kennelly-Heaviside layers [plural]
Etymology: Named after Arthur E. Kennelly and Oliver Heaviside. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Kennelly-Heaviside layer (plural Kennelly-Heaviside layers)
  1. A layer of ionized gas occurring between roughly 90–150 km (56–93 mi) above the ground. It reflects medium-frequency radio waves, and thus enables them to be propagated beyond the horizon. Wikipedia link: Kennelly-Heaviside layer Synonyms: E region, Heaviside layer

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