electrojet en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree French électro-bor. Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Latin electro-bor. English electro- Proto-Indo-European *(H)yeh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-kt Proto-Indo-European *(H)yéh₁kt ~ *(H)ih₁kéntder. Latin iaciō Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Italic *-tus Latin -tus Latin iactus Vulgar Latin *iectus Old French get French jetbor. English jet English electrojet From electro- + jet.
Meanings
- An electric current that travels around the E region of the Earth's ionosphere.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrojets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |