ionospheric wave

/aɪˈɑnəˌsfɪrɪk weɪv/
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Definitions of ionospheric wave
  1. noun
    a sky wave that is reflected by the ionosphere
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    sky wave
    a radio wave that is reflected back to earth by the ionosphere or a communications satellite; permits transmission around the curve of the earth's surface
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