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atmo-

atmo-

1 7.0
A word part at the start meaning air or atmosphere used in scientific words
  • other
  • Specialized
: atmo-
  • The prefix atmo- is found in words like atmosphere and atmolysis.

Examples

  • The prefix atmo- is commonly used in scientific terms such as atmosphere and atmolysis.

  • Study atmo-spheric effects.

  • Scientists use atmo- to form terms related to air and gases.

  • In meteorology, atmo- helps create words describing atmospheric phenomena.

  • Atmo-sphere matters!

  • When discussing climate science, the prefix atmo- refers to concepts related to air and atmosphere.

  • Many scientific fields, including meteorology, utilize the prefix atmo- to describe atmospheric conditions.

Synonyms

aero-
vsatmo-
  • Specialized
4.1

A word part placed at the start to show a relation to air or oxygen

focuses on atmosphere or vapor rather than oxygen
pneumo-
vsatmo-
  • Specialized
7.7

Related to the lungs or to air

is broader, applying to atmosphere or vapor rather than focusing on lungs

Surface Forms

atmo- main

Etymology

Atmo- comes from the Greek root atmos meaning 'vapor' or 'steam', so think of mist rising into the air. You see it in atmosphere, which is a clear reminder that atmo- relates to 'air' and the layer of gas around a planet.