atmospheric

adjective

at·mo·spher·ic ˌat-mə-ˈsfir-ik

-ˈsfer-

: of, relating to, or occurring in the atmosphere

atmospheric dust

: resembling the atmosphere : airy

: having, marked by, or contributing aesthetic or emotional atmosphere

an atmospheric inn

also : marked by an emphasis on impression or tone

atmospherically

ˌat-mə-ˈsfir-i-k(ə-)lē

-ˈsfer-

adverb

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The new study, which added observations at 12.8 microns, increased the potential atmospheric scenarios for Trappist-1 b. The complexities come from how astronomers arer forced to study the atmospheres of planets around distant stars. —

Jamie Carter, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 The haze is caused by an atmospheric phenomenon called an inversion, which can trap smoke, dust and other pollutants in stagnant air. —

Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024 Their advanced sensors track atmospheric triggers for events such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and snowstorms. —

Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 More accurate atmospheric predictions could also hold implications for green energy infrastructure, such as by helping predict how much power could be generated from wind farms. —

Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for atmospheric