ambient
Example Sentences
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Instead of relying on heavy metal catalysts, the reaction is activated by an LED lamp at ambient temperature.
From Science Daily
It extended the Clean Air Act to areas that already have clean air—ones that meet the protective “national ambient air quality standards” set by the Environmental Protection Agency.
From 1 June, the compression ratio will be measured at 130C as well as ambient temperature, and from next year only at 130C.
From BBC
The operation's name - "matryoshkas" are Russian nesting dolls - mirrors its method, which encases an original false claim in layers of ambient re-posts from old or hacked social media accounts.
From BBC
Awards ceremonies often have microphones placed at various spots around the auditorium, to pick up ambient crowd noise as well as applause and cheering.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
