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Atmosphere Gases Earth's Upper People Noun ˈætməsfɪə(R ˈætməsfɪr

Word3 atmosphere
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈætməsfɪə(r)/ /ˈætməsfɪr/
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  • wind power doesn't release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
  • greenhouse gases in the earth's atmosphere
  • volcanoes and hot springs can emit methane into the atmosphere.
  • the upper atmosphere
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atmosphere

(noun)/ˈætməsfɪə(r)/ /ˈætməsfɪr/
  1. the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth
    • Wind power doesn't release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
    • greenhouse gases in the earth's atmosphere
    • Volcanoes and hot springs can emit methane into the atmosphere.
    • the upper atmosphere
    • pollution of the atmosphere

    Extra Examples

    • The spaceship should re-enter the earth's atmosphere later today.
    • Dangerous gases have escaped into the atmosphere.
    • Last night's storm had cleared the atmosphere.
    • Pesticides can kill wildlife and pollute the atmosphere.
    • levels of radiation in the atmosphere
    • The northern lights are caused by charged particles in the upper atmosphere.
  2. a mixture of gases that surrounds another planet or a star
    • Saturn’s atmosphere
    • The probe will plunge into the planet's stormy atmosphere.
    • The outermost part of the sun's atmosphere is called the corona.
  3. the air in a room or in a small space; the air around a place
    • a smoky/stuffy atmosphere
    • These plants love warm, humid atmospheres.
  4. the feeling or mood that you have in a particular place or situation; a feeling between two people or in a group of people
    • Before the parade, the atmosphere was electric.
    • This type of lighting creates a relaxing atmosphere.
    • City officials have created an atmosphere of fear.
    • Use music and lighting to create a romantic atmosphere.
    • There was an atmosphere of mutual trust between them.
    • The old house is full of atmosphere (= it's very interesting).
    • The children grew up in an atmosphere of violence and insecurity.
    • a party atmosphere
    • The hotel offers a friendly atmosphere and personal service.

    Extra Examples

    • His blunt comments really soured the atmosphere.
    • His funny remarks lightened the atmosphere.
    • She could sense the hostile atmosphere in the room.
    • She tries to create an atmosphere of calm and security for her children.
    • Since their argument there had been a strained atmosphere between them.
    • The atmosphere was charged with excitement.
    • The restaurant has a comfortable atmosphere.
    • The whole atmosphere in the stadium changed dramatically.
    • the rarefied atmosphere of academic life
  5. a situation when people do not say anything, but feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
  6. Word Origin

    • mid 17th cent.: from modern Latin atmosphaera, from Greek atmos ‘vapour’ + sphaira ‘ball, globe’.
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