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atmosphere

[at-muhs-feer] / ˈæt məsˌfɪər /
NOUN
gases around the earth
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Some of those we spoke to described a friendly and safe atmosphere among car campers, with people happy to share items with strangers who had lost something.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Last week, we reported on the challenging re-entry to Earth’s atmosphere that awaited NASA’s Artemis II crew.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Surface ocean waters, which contain plenty of oxygen, consistently release methane into the atmosphere.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

It’s also important when planning any new dam, Harrison said, to analyze how much greenhouse gases it will release into the atmosphere over its lifespan.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The asteroid’s impact blasted debris high into the atmosphere, creating a blanket of soot that blocked sunlight and caused the planet to cool by a global average of fifteen degrees Fahrenheit.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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