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   At·mos·phere

   /ˈatməˌsfir/

   

   noun

   • 1. the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet: "part of the sun's energy is absorbed by the earth's atmosphere" Similar airaerosphereairspaceskyliterary:the heavensthe firmamentthe vault of heaventhe bluethe wide blue yonderthe azurethe etherthe welkinthe empyreanthe upper regionsthe sphere
   • ▪ the air in any particular place: "we couldn't breathe in the dusty atmosphere of his apartment"
   • ▪ a unit of pressure equal to mean atmospheric pressure at sea level, 101,325 pascals.
   • 2. the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art: "the hotel is famous for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere" Similar ambienceauraclimateairmoodfeelfeelingcharactertoneovertoneundertonetenorspiritqualityaspectelementundercurrentflavorcolorcoloringlookimpressionsuggestionemanationenvironmentmilieumediumbackgroundbackdropsettingcontextsurroundingsenvironsconditionscircumstancesvibrationsinformal:vibevibesrare:subcurrent
   • ▪ a pleasurable and interesting or exciting mood: "a superb restaurant, full of atmosphere"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from modern Latin atmosphaera, from Greek atmos ‘vapor’ + sphaira ‘ball, globe’.

   Scrabble Points: 17

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2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › atmosphereatmosphere noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   a situation when people do not say anything, but feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. Definition of atmosphere noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Aug 11, 2019 · Atmosphere Definition. Read More. What Is the Most Abundant Gas in Earth's Atmosphere? By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Atmosphere refers to the gases surrounding a star or planetary body held in place by gravity. A body is more likely to retain an atmosphere over time if gravity is high and the temperature of the atmosphere is low.

4. www.britannica.com › dictionary › atmosphereAtmosphere Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of ATMOSPHERE. 1. a [singular] : the whole mass of air that surrounds the Earth. Experts have noticed changes in the atmosphere. Meteoroids burn up as they pass through Earth's atmosphere. b [count] : a mass of gases that surround a planet or star. The planets have different atmospheres. 2.

5. www.noaa.gov › jetstream › atmosphereThe Atmosphere | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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   Jul 28, 2023 · In short, the atmosphere is the protective bubble in which we live. This protective bubble consists of several gases (listed in the table below), with the top four making up 99.998% of all gases. Of the dry composition of the atmosphere, nitrogen by far is the most common.

6. www.britannica.com › place › EarthEarth - Atmosphere, Climate, Ozone | Britannica

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   Home Science Astronomy. The atmosphere of Earth. Earth. Image of Earth taken by the Elektro-L Russian weather satellite, 2012. Earth is surrounded by a relatively thin atmosphere (commonly called air) consisting of a mixture of gases, primarily molecular nitrogen (78 percent) and molecular oxygen (21 percent).

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › atmosphere_natmosphere, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   atmosphere is one of the 2,000 most common words in modern written English. It is similar in frequency to words like bill, border, ourselves, screen, and superior. It typically occurs about 40 times per million words in modern written English.

8. www.space.com › 17683-earthEarth's atmosphere: Facts about our planet's protective blanket

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   Jul 23, 2023 · Earth's atmosphere is a thin band of air made up of numerous layers based on temperature. Without this protective blanket, life on Earth would not exist as it protects us from heat and...