magnetosphere
noun/mæɡˈnitoʊˌsfɪr/
Frequency rank: #19,414 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the region surrounding a planet where its magnetic field dominates and traps charged particles.
Example sentence
Earth's magnetosphere protects life on the surface by deflecting harmful solar wind particles.
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