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electrojet Definition

electro·jet (ē lek′trō jet′, i-; --trə-)

noun

a narrow, high-velocity stream of electric energy that girdles the earth in the ionosphere above the magnetic equator and near the auroral displays

electrojet Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • auroral: We present evidence for the observation of high aspect angle HF radar backscatter from the auroral electrojets.

Modifies a noun

  • activity: This just shows that the electrojet activity shifts with the auroral oval to lower latitudes during the substorm growth phase.