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atmosphere

/ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/noun3 syllables

Atmosphere means: a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade.

Synonyms for atmosphere10

noun, as in a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade

standard atmosphere, atm, standard pressure

noun, as in a particular environment or surrounding influence

ambiance, ambience

noun, as in a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing

noun, as in the mass of air surrounding the Earth

noun, as in the weather or climate at some place

atmospheric state

also used for atmosphere

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What does atmosphere mean?6

noun

1

a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade

2

a particular environment or surrounding influence“there was an atmosphere of excitement”

3

a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing“an air of mystery”

4

the mass of air surrounding the Earth“there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere”

5

the weather or climate at some place“the atmosphere was thick with fog”

6

the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Atmosphere in a sentence

  • Uranus' atmosphere is made up of hydrogen, helium, and methane.Hybrid
  • According to scientists, the atmosphere is getting warmer year after year.ConqueRRoR
  • These solvents, due to their volatility, evaporate into the atmosphere when used.fcbond
  • Mars has a very thin atmosphere made of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and argon.Hybrid
  • The higher in the atmosphere you travel, the less air there is.Hybrid
  • As trees grow, they absorb carbon from the atmosphere.Hybrid
  • In an atmosphere of absolute apathy, any act is a revolutionary act.idle_hatemonger
  • Matthew played his guitar by the campfire, providing a cozy atmosphere.Amastan

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of atmosphere

as a noun

plural
atmospheres