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atmosphere

[at-muhs-feer] / ˈæt məsˌfɪər /
NOUN
gases around the earth
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De-orbiting a satellite typically means allowing it to burn up in the atmosphere.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Those samples should show traces of enriched uranium in the atmosphere if containers had been demolished.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

The project would be the first U.S. mission to Venus in more than 30 years, Dreier said, and aims to make a high-resolution mapping of the planet’s surface and observe its atmosphere.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Before the Bournemouth defeat there were two highlight packages played, one with an Arteta voiceover which aimed to build the atmosphere and deliver the importance of the game to supporters.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Ten minutes after takeoff, Vostok blasted through the atmosphere and into space.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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