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atmosphere

[at-muhs-feer] / ˈæt məsˌfɪər /
NOUN
gases around the earth
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As algae populations expanded, the Southern Ocean absorbed more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

From Science Daily

"There was a special atmosphere inside our stadium. It makes such a difference. We've been waiting a few years to get into this position and we're certainly going to enjoy it."

From Barron's

That blend of familiarity and discovery created an atmosphere that felt like a celebration and a family reunion on Saturday night.

From Los Angeles Times

This energy remained trapped in layers of atmosphere for twenty to thirty miles away from the volcano.

From Literature

The summer-like heat is thanks to a ridge of high pressure lingering high in the atmosphere that extends through the San Francisco Bay Area and into the Pacific Northwest.

From Los Angeles Times