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atmosphere

[at-muhs-feer] / ˈæt məsˌfɪər /
NOUN
gases around the earth
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If you prefer something younger and more relaxed, L’Osteria has a very lively atmosphere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Surface ocean waters, which contain plenty of oxygen, consistently release methane into the atmosphere.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

In the diner, for example, the speakers play outdoor sounds including crickets to create a real drive-in movie atmosphere.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Fireballs are made when much larger pieces of debris, external - more like the size of a grape or an acorn - pass though the atmosphere.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

It consisted of a single piston, powered by the pressure of the atmosphere.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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