F layer

n : the highest region of the ionosphere (from 90 to 600 miles

up) that contains the highest concentration of free

electrons and is most useful for long-range radio

transmission [syn: {Appleton layer}, {F layer}, {F region}]

flamer

(Or "pain in the net") One who habitually

{flames}. Said especially of obnoxious {Usenet}

personalities.

[{Jargon File}]

(1996-08-26)