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atmosphere

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Main Entry:
at·mo·sphere 
          Listen to the pronunciation of atmosphere
Pronunciation:
\ˈat-mə-ˌsfir\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
New Latin atmosphaera, from Greek atmos vapor + Latin sphaera sphere
Date:
1677
1 a: the gaseous envelope of a celestial body (as a planet) b: the whole mass of air surrounding the earth2: the air of a locality3: a surrounding influence or environment <an atmosphere of hostility>4: a unit of pressure equal to the pressure of the air at sea level or approximately 14.7 pounds per square inch (101,325 pascals)5 a: the overall aesthetic effect of a work of art b: an intriguing or singular tone, effect, or appeal <an inn with atmosphere>
at·mo·sphered 
          Listen to the pronunciation of atmosphered \-ˌsfird\ adjective


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