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atmospheric

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


ADJECTIVE
having or giving an atmosphere
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With specialized imaging tools, the team found that cells actively generate directional fluid flows, which they compare to atmospheric rivers.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

It opens with rumbling drums, a wandering upright bass, and an atmospheric synthesizer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The weather rules include atmospheric electricity, types of cloud, specifically cumulus and disturbed weather like rain or strong winds.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The stage for “Othello” is full of George Tsypin’s Lucite-looking scenery framing Ann Hould-Ward’s Venice-inspired costuming, all awash in Jack Mehler’s atmospheric lighting and Wendall K. Harrington’s expansive projections.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

When the mercury was at the same level on both sides of the tube, the air in the closed end was at atmospheric pressure.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin