atmosphere
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- noun
- /ˈætməsˌfɪr/
- Astronauts need to wear special suits to survive when they exit the atmosphere.
- Earth's atmosphere
- CO2 in the atmosphere
- carbon in the atmosphere
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Watch on YouTubeYou hit all the gases in the atmosphere and you slow down, drag.
- You hit all the gases in the atmosphere and you slow down, drag.
- We need to have an atmosphere for people to to live in.
- A sharp cut in emissions is consistent with the atmosphere having more and more greenhouse gases.
- Luckily, Earth does have an atmosphere, and that keeps us warm.
- The Earth's atmosphere is opaque to many of them.
- And that SAT killer would then exit the atmosphere, seek out its target and bring it down.
- And think of the atmosphere as being water.
Examples
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The Earth’s atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation.
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We're now in the atmosphere of Earth.
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Luckily, Earth does have an atmosphere, and that keeps us warm.
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The transfer of carbon from the atmosphere to plants occurs through photosynthesis.
Academic text (2011) -
Every schoolchild learns about the role of the atmosphere in Earth's water cycle.
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David hopped out into the thin Martian atmosphere, far too light for humans to breathe.
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Scientists study the composition of the atmosphere to understand climate change better.
Synonyms
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The mixture of gases people and animals breathe
Compounds
- Specialized
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The usual air pressure at sea level used for checking and calibrating instruments
- Informal
A relaxed, slightly run-down feeling in a bar or small restaurant that is friendly and informal
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Etymology
Atmosphere comes from the Greek parts atmos 'vapor' and sphaira 'sphere'. It meant a 'vapor sphere' around a planet, which is why we use it for the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth.