atmospheric
adjective
at·mo·spher·ic
ˌat-mə-ˈsfir-ik 
-ˈsfer-
1
a
: of, relating to, or occurring in the atmosphere
atmospheric dust
b
: resembling the atmosphere : airy
2
: having, marked by, or contributing aesthetic or emotional atmosphere
an atmospheric inn
also
: marked by an emphasis on impression or tone
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The Clausius-Clapeyron equation, which was introduced almost two centuries ago, describes the relationship between air temperature and atmospheric pressure.
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Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Researchers argue that such systems could produce far more energy per unit area than terrestrial solar farms, as orbiting panels operate without atmospheric losses or cloud cover.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
On climate change, the assault on the environment is escalating, with atmospheric carbon dioxide and global sea levels reaching record highs.
—Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The record is more experimental, more atmospheric.
—Pablo Monroy, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
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Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Researchers argue that such systems could produce far more energy per unit area than terrestrial solar farms, as orbiting panels operate without atmospheric losses or cloud cover.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
On climate change, the assault on the environment is escalating, with atmospheric carbon dioxide and global sea levels reaching record highs.
—Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The record is more experimental, more atmospheric.
—Pablo Monroy, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Atmospheric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atmospheric. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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atmospheric
adjective
at·mo·spher·ic
ˌat-mə-ˈsfi(ə)r-ik
-ˈsfer-
: of or relating to the atmosphere
atmospheric pressure
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