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atmospheric

[at-muhs-fer-ik, -feer-] / ˌæt məsˈfɛr ɪk, -ˈfɪər- /


ADJECTIVE
having or giving an atmosphere
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Filled with dark, deserted streets and way-spooky buildings, this visually atmospheric film is not for the faint of heart.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Because of their intense heat and radiation, these planets provide scientists with ideal natural laboratories for studying atmospheric chemistry and cloud behavior under extreme conditions.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

William Bloss, professor of atmospheric science at the University of Birmingham, helped lead a study on the CAZ's impact.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

"An El Nino is likely, but the strength and duration are still uncertain," said Kimberley Reid, a research fellow in atmospheric sciences at the University of Melbourne.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Above all, there was the problem that Patterson’s samples were continuously and unaccountably contaminated with large doses of atmospheric lead whenever they were exposed to air.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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