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atmosphere

[at-muhs-feer] / ˈæt məsˌfɪər /
NOUN
gases around the earth
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Other proposed methods include squirting aerosols into the atmosphere or using microbubbles to make the ocean whiter.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

As the countdown clock restarted, the atmosphere turned to electric anticipation.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The agency has adjusted the spacecraft's trajectory so that the angle of re-entry into the atmosphere should be slightly less severe for the shield.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

One of the most valuable aspects of Bennu samples is that they have remained untouched by Earth's atmosphere and environment.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

At Chernobyl, the nuclear reactor actually exploded, spewing material from the reactor’s core straight into the atmosphere.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland