at·mos·phere ( t m -sfîr )n. 1. The gaseous mass or envelope surrounding a celestial body, especially the one surrounding the earth, and retained by the celestial body's gravitational field. 2. The air or climate in a specific place. 3. Abbr. atm Physics A unit of pressure equal to the air pressure at sea level. It equals the amount of pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 millimeters high at 0 degrees Celsius under standard gravity, or 14.7 pounds per square inch (1.01325 × 105 pascals). See Table at measurement. 4. A dominant intellectual or emotional environment or attitude: an atmosphere of distrust among the electorate. 5. The dominant tone or mood of a work of art. 6. An aesthetic quality or effect, especially a distinctive and pleasing one, associated with a particular place: a restaurant with an Old World atmosphere. [New Latin atmosphaera : Greek atmos, vapor; see wet-1 in Indo-European roots + Latin sphaera, sphere; see sphere.] |   |
atmosphere [ˈætməsˌfɪə]
n
1. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) the gaseous envelope surrounding the earth or any other celestial body See also troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, ionosphere
2. the air or climate in a particular place the atmosphere was thick with smoke
3. a general pervasive feeling or mood an atmosphere of elation
4. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) the prevailing tone or mood of a novel, symphony, painting, or other work of art
5. a special mood or character associated with a place
6. (Chemistry) any local gaseous environment or medium an inert atmosphere
7. (Mathematics & Measurements / Units) Abbreviations at atm a unit of pressure; the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at 0°C at sea level. 1 atmosphere is equivalent to 101 325 newtons per square metre or 14.72 pounds per square inch
atmospheric , atmospherical adj
atmospherically adv
| atmosphere (tm-sfîr) 1. The mixture of gases surrounding the Earth or other celestial body, held in place by gravity. It forms distinct layers at different heights. The Earth's atmosphere consists, in ascending order, of the troposphere (containing 90% of the atmosphere's mass), the stratosphere, the mesosphere, the thermosphere, and the exosphere. The atmosphere is composed primarily of nitrogen (78%) and oxygen (21%) and plays a major role in the water cycle, the nitrogen cycle, and the carbon cycle. See more at exospheremesospherestratospherethermospheretroposphere 2. A unit of pressure equal to the pressure of the air at sea level, about 14.7 pounds per square inch, or 1,013 millibars. |  |
Atmosphere
the horizontal movement of elements of the atmosphere. Cf. convection. — advective, adj.
the branch of dynamics that studies the motions of air and other gases, especially with regard to bodies in motion in these substances. See also aviation. — aerodynamic, aerodynamical, adj.
the branch of meteorology that studies and describes atmospheric conditions. — aerographer, n. — aerographic, aerographical, adj.
1. Obsolete, the branch of meteorology that observed the atmosphere by using balloons, airplanes, etc.
2. meteorology. — aerologist, n. — aerologic, aerological, adj.
2. meteorology. — aerologist, n. — aerologic, aerological, adj.
1. divination from the state of the air or atmospheric conditions, sometimes limited to weather.
2. Humorous. weather forecasting. See also 124. DIVINATION.
2. Humorous. weather forecasting. See also 124. DIVINATION.
the science of measuring properties of air; pneumatics. — aerometric, adj.
the region in the upper part of the earth’s atmosphere where the air is too thin for aircraft to operate properly.
an abnormal dread of fresh air. — aerophobe, n.
perception by means of the air, said to be a function of the antennae of insects.
Aeronautics. the area outside the atmosphere of the earth where manned flight is possible.
the separation of gases which are equally diffusible. — atmolyzer, n.
1. the sound, usually a crackling noise, heard over a radio receiver and caused by electromagnetic disturbances in the atmosphere; static.
2. the natural phenomena that create this disturbance.
2. the natural phenomena that create this disturbance.
a barometer which automatically records, on a rotating cylinder, any variation in atmospheric pressure; a self-recording aneroid.
the branch of science that deals with the barometer.
the art or science of barometric observation.
a branch of biology that studies the relationship between living creatures and atmospheric conditions. Also called biometeorology. — bioclimatologist, bioclimatician, n. — bioclimatological, adj.
a form of divination involving aerial visions.
the vertical movement of elements of the atmosphere. Cf. advection.
an instrument for measuring the amount of oxygen in the air and for analyzing gases.
the highest portion of the earth’s atmosphere, from which air molecules can escape into space. Cf. ionosphere.
the outermost part of the earth’s permanent atmosphere, beyond the stratosphere, composed of heavily ionized molecules. It extends from about 50 to 250 miles above the surface of the earth. Cf. exosphere.
an instrument for measuring impurities in the air. — konimetric, adj.
the measurement of impurities in the air by means of a konimeter. — konimetric, adj.
the study of atmospheric dust and other impurities in the air, as germs, pollen, etc., especially regarding their effect on plant and animal life.
the study of fogs and smogs, especially those affecting air pollution levels.
a barograph for recording small fluctuations of atmospheric pressure.
the determination of the proportion of ozone in the atmosphere. — ozonometer, n. — ozonometric, adj.
a specialty in physics that studies the mechanical properties of air and other gases. Also called pneumodynamics.
the upper part of the earth’s atmosphere, characterized by an almost constant temperature throughout its altitude, which begins at about seven miles and continues to the ionosphere, at about 50 miles.
an instrument for measuring the weight of the atmosphere by the compression of a column of gas. See also instruments.
the zone between the troposphere and the stratosphere where the temperature remains relatively constant above a given point on earth.
the region of the earth’s atmosphere between the surface of the earth and the stratosphere.
an instrument used for comparing barometers at varying pressures against a standard barometer.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | atmosphere - a particular environment or surrounding influence; "there was an atmosphere of excitement" condition, status - a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations" genius loci - the special atmosphere of a place gloominess, glumness, gloom - an atmosphere of depression and melancholy; "gloom pervaded the office" |
| 2. | atmosphere - a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade pressure unit - a unit measuring force per unit area | |
| 3. | atmosphere - the mass of air surrounding the Earth; "there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"; "it was exposed to the air" airspace - the atmosphere above a nation that is deemed to be under its jurisdiction; "the plane was refused permission to enter Chinese airspace" ionosphere - the outer region of the Earth's atmosphere; contains a high concentration of free electrons | |
| 4. | atmosphere - the weather or climate at some place; "the atmosphere was thick with fog" atmospheric condition, weather, weather condition, conditions - the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation; "they were hoping for good weather"; "every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception"; "the conditions were too rainy for playing in the snow" air mass - a large body of air with uniform characteristics horizontally anticyclone - (meteorology) winds spiraling outward from a high pressure center; circling clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern cyclone - (meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern | |
| 5. | atmosphere - the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body exosphere - the outermost atmospheric layer mesosphere - the atmospheric layer between the stratosphere and the thermosphere sky - the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth stratosphere - the atmospheric layer between the troposphere and the mesosphere thermosphere - the atmospheric layer between the mesosphere and the exosphere troposphere - the lowest atmospheric layer; from 4 to 11 miles high (depending on latitude) gas - a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely | |
| 6. | atmosphere - a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; "an air of mystery"; "the house had a neglected air"; "an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters"; "the place had an aura of romance" quality - an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare mystique - an aura of heightened value or interest or meaning surrounding a person or thing note - a characteristic emotional quality; "it ended on a sour note"; "there was a note of gaiety in her manner"; "he detected a note of sarcasm" |
atmosphere
noun
1. air, sky, heavens, aerosphere These gases pollute the atmosphere of towns and cities.
2. feeling, feel, air, quality, character, environment, spirit, surroundings, tone, mood, climate, flavour, aura, ambience, vibes (slang) The muted decor adds to the relaxed atmosphere.
Regions of the atmosphere
ionosphere, mesosphere, ozone layer or ozonosphere, stratosphere, thermosphere, troposphere Translations
atmosphere [ˈætməsfɪər] n
[planet, Earth, Jupiter] → atmosphère f
(= air) → air m
(= ambiance) → atmosphère f, ambiance f
atmosphere
n (lit, fig) → Atmosphäre f; (fig: of novel also) → Stimmung f
atmosphere [ˈætməsˌfɪəʳ] n (Geog) (fig) → atmosfera; (air) → aria
atmosphere [ˈætməsˌfɪəʳ] n (Geog) (fig) → atmosfera; (air) → aria
atmosphere [ˈætməsˌfɪəʳ] n (Geog) (fig) → atmosfera; (air) → aria
n atmosphere [ˈӕtməsfiə]
1 the air surrounding the earth The atmosphere is polluted. atmosfeer جَو атмосфера ovzduší luft; atmosfære die Atmosphäre ατμόσφαιρα atmósfera atmosfäär هوا؛ جو ilmakehä atmosphère אַטמוֹספֵירָה वायुमण्डल atmosfera légkör udara lofthjúpur; andrúmsloft atmosfera 大気 기후 atmosfera atmosfēra atmosfera atmosfeer atmosfære, luft atmosfera atmosfera atmosferă атмосфера ovzdušie atmosfera vazduh atmosfär ชั้นบรรยากาศ atmosfer 大氣 атмосфера فضا lớp khí quyển 大气
2 any surrounding feeling There was a friendly atmosphere in the village. gevoel, atmosfeer جَو атмосфера atmosféra stemning; atmosfære die Atmosphäre ατμόσφαιρα, γενική αίσθηση atmósfera, ambiente õhkkond محیط؛ حالت ilmapiiri atmosphère אֲוִוירָה माहौल ozračje atmoszféra suasana andrúmsloft atmosfera 雰囲気 분위기 atmosfera, nuotaika atmosfēra; gaisotne suasana sfeer stemning, atmosfære atmosfera ambiente atmosferă обстановка atmosféra, nálada ozračje atmosfera atmosfär, stämning บรรยากาศ hava 氣氛 атмосфера ماحول không khí 气氛
adj atmosˈpheric [-ˈfe-]
atmospheric disturbances. atmosferies جَوّي атмосферен atmosferický atmosfærisk atmosphärisch ατμοσφαιρικός atmosférico atmosfääri- جوی atmosfäärinen atmosphérique אַטמוֹספרִי वायुमण्डलीय atmosferski légköri terhadap udara andrúmslofts- atmosferico 大気の 대기의 atmosferos atmosfēras- gangguan atmosfera atmosferisch, sfeervol atmosfærisk, luft- atmosferyczny atmosférico atmosferic атмосферный atmosférický atmosferski atmosferski atmosfärisk เกี่ยวกับบรรยากาศ atmosferle ilgili 大氣的 атмосферний فضائی اثرات thuộc không khí 大气的
atmosphere → جَوّ atmosféra atmosfære Atmosphäre ατμόσφαιρα atmósfera ilmakehä atmosphère atmosfera atmosfera 大気 대기 atmosfeer atmosfære atmosfera atmosfera атмосфера stämning บรรยากาศ atmosfer khí quyển 大气
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