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atmospheric

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


ADJECTIVE
having or giving an atmosphere
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It opens with rumbling drums, a wandering upright bass, and an atmospheric synthesizer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The same computational approaches can help scientists better understand fluid motion in many systems, including ocean currents, atmospheric patterns, and blood flow.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

This is important because producing methanol from CO2 and hydrogen typically requires temperatures up to 300°C and pressures up to 50 times normal atmospheric levels.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

As climate change shifts atmospheric conditions, experts warn that air travel could become bumpier: temperature changes and shifting wind patterns in the upper atmosphere are expected to increase the frequency and intensity of severe turbulence.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Of course, if the atmospheric regulator or oxygenator have problems, I'll need to cut into the bedroom to get to them.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir