atmosphere

1. n. The whole mass of aeriform fluid surrounding the earth; -- applied also to the gaseous envelope of any celestial orb, or other body; as, the atmosphere of Mars. Source: opted

2. n. Any gaseous envelope or medium. Source: opted

3. n. A supposed medium around various bodies; as, electrical atmosphere, a medium formerly supposed to surround electrical bodies. Source: opted

4. n. The pressure or weight of the air at the sea level, on a unit of surface, or about 14.7 Ibs. to the sq. inch. Source: opted

5. n. Any surrounding or pervading influence or condition. Source: opted

6. n. The portion of air in any locality, or affected by a special physical or sanitary condition; as, the atmosphere of the room; a moist or noxious atmosphere. Source: opted

7. n. a particular environment or surrounding influence Source: wordnet

8. n. a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade Source: wordnet

9. n. the mass of air surrounding the Earth Source: wordnet

10. n. the weather or climate at some place Source: wordnet

11. n. the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body Source: wordnet

12. n. a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing Source: wordnet

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