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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

This part of the journey will last approximately three or four days, punctuated by re-entry into the atmosphere -- one of the mission's most delicate maneuvers.

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

This saw the capsule dip into the upper atmosphere, briefly climb again, then plunge back in so as to best cope with the heat, G-forces and splashdown accuracy needed.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The entire atmosphere surrounding the assumption debate had become electromagnetic.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis