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atmospheric

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


ADJECTIVE
having or giving an atmosphere
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On a spine-tingling night of drama, emotion and pure theatre in one of sport's most atmospheric arenas, England delivered one of their great World Cup victories.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

As cooler, drier air spreads into the central Pacific, evaporation decreases, atmospheric circulation weakens, and winds along the equator strengthen.

From Science Daily Jul. 3, 2026

High-energy lasers are degraded by atmospheric conditions — rain, fog, sand and smoke all scatter and absorb the beam, reducing effective range and time on target.

From MarketWatch Jun. 29, 2026

But several factors have made Europe the planet's fastest-warming continent, including changes in atmospheric circulation and melting ice.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

The atmospheric pressure is so high, however, that we cannot see the surface.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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