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Definition atmosphere in British English

atmosphere noun

noun
/ˈætməsˌfɪə(r)/
1

the air round the Earth or round another planet

Example

Saturn's moon, Titan, has an atmosphere mainly made of nitrogen.

Example

The burning of fossil fuels results in the pollution of the atmosphere.

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aerospace the air atmosphere
2

the air inside a room or other place

Example

She doesn't like going to pubs because of the smoky atmosphere.

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a breath of air/wind the air airborne
3

the mood or feeling that exists in a place and affects the people who are there

Example

After Joe left there was a more relaxed atmosphere at home.

Example

There is an atmosphere of tension in the city today.

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feature quality factor
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atmosphere calorie electromagnetic spectrum
Definition atmosphere in British English