altitude
Example Sentences
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This shift allows the cells to deliver oxygen to tissues more efficiently at high altitude.
From Science Daily
For the first time, astronomers have charted the vertical structure of Uranus's upper atmosphere, revealing how temperature and electrically charged particles change with altitude across the planet.
From Science Daily
They said he attempted the trip even though his girlfriend had "never undertaken an Alpine tour of this length, difficulty, and altitude, and despite the challenging winter conditions".
From BBC
He said he expected the toughest challenges of Everest to include the extreme altitude and the cold - which can reach -30°C and below.
From BBC
When it’s time for his favorite summer training activities, Klaebo can rollerski at altitude and run in obscurity, said Joe Davies, a cross-country skier who lives in the state and has trained with him.
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