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atmosphere

[at-muhs-feer] / ˈæt məsˌfɪər /
NOUN
gases around the earth
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But the ocean releases that heat into the atmosphere slowly, often driving up global average temperatures the following year.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Mr. Ridgway combines an exact sense of setting—one could take a walking tour of the streets he names—with the spare, unreal atmosphere of an allegory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

After 9 p.m. on weekends, the venue shifts to a 21+ atmosphere, making it a popular nightlife destination.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Different gases absorb specific wavelengths of light, allowing scientists to identify the chemicals present in the atmosphere.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Ten minutes after takeoff, Vostok blasted through the atmosphere and into space.

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




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