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atmospheric

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


ADJECTIVE
having or giving an atmosphere
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From the first observation, they could not only establish that the object was a planet, but also begin investigating its atmospheric chemistry and physical properties.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

In the distance, somewhat grayed by atmospheric haze, are the smokestacks and cooling tower of the power plant.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

The same atmospheric conditions that allow pollution to travel from Canada into the United States also make environmental problems a shared challenge between neighboring countries.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

El Nino warms surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, triggering worldwide changes in winds, atmospheric pressure and rainfall patterns, and pushing warmer overall global temperatures.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

In the atmospheric disturbances that followed Lord Asriel’s escape from his exile on Svalbard, she and her companions were blown far from the island and many miles out over the frozen sea.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman




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