Atmosphere

['ætməsfɪə] or ['ætməsfɪr]

Definition

(noun.) the mass of air surrounding the Earth; 'there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere'; 'it was exposed to the air'.

(noun.) the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body.

(noun.) the weather or climate at some place; 'the atmosphere was thick with fog'.

(noun.) a particular environment or surrounding influence; 'there was an atmosphere of excitement'.

Editor: Theresa--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The whole mass of aeriform fluid surrounding the earth; -- applied also to the gaseous envelope of any celestial orb, or other body; as, the atmosphere of Mars.

(n.) Any gaseous envelope or medium.

(n.) A supposed medium around various bodies; as, electrical atmosphere, a medium formerly supposed to surround electrical bodies.

(n.) The pressure or weight of the air at the sea level, on a unit of surface, or about 14.7 Ibs. to the sq. inch.

(n.) Any surrounding or pervading influence or condition.

(n.) The portion of air in any locality, or affected by a special physical or sanitary condition; as, the atmosphere of the room; a moist or noxious atmosphere.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Air.

Typist: Tyler

Definition

n. the gaseous envelope that surrounds the earth or any of the heavenly bodies: any gaseous medium: a conventional unit of atmospheric pressure: (fig.) any surrounding influence.—adjs. Atmospher′ic -al of or depending on the atmosphere.—adv. Atmospher′ically.—Atmospheric engine a variety of steam-engine in which the steam is admitted only to the under side of the piston; Atmospheric hammer a hammer driven by means of compressed air; Atmospheric railway a railway where the motive-power is derived from the pressure of the atmosphere acting on a piston working in an iron tube of uniform bore.

Edited by Arnold

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