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atmospheric

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


ADJECTIVE
having or giving an atmosphere
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He said: "Micrometeorites are samples of the Solar System's building blocks which can offer insights into early planetary formation, Earth's atmospheric history, and climate evolution."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Rocket-induced lightning from an enhanced atmospheric electric field is also a major risk.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

She distinguished herself writing episodes of weird, atmospheric series including Netflix’s “Brand New Cherry Flavor,” a nightmarish exploration of witchcraft and filmmaking in 1990s L.A., and “Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities,” also for Netflix.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The singer-songwriter’s ambitious new record blends heady, wide-ranging subject matter with gorgeously atmospheric, guitar-focused arrangements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

When you take the atmospheric regulator and oxygenator out of the Hab, you're left with ... a tent.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir