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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Yet, Madhusudhan and his team remain undeterred, noting that Taylor's models are too simplistic to capture the complex behavior of atmospheric molecules in the wavelengths their JWST data represent.
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Red Eléctrica, the public company in charge of operating Spain’s transmission infrastructure, has preliminarily ruled out a cyberattack, human error, or unusual weather or atmospheric conditions as a cause of the outage.
—Fernanda González, Wired News, 1 May 2025
This creates more atmospheric drag—or air friction—on low-orbiting objects, which slows them down and hastens their fall.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 1 May 2025
Known for his soulful rhythms and deep, atmospheric productions, Black Coffee is bringing his signature sound to one of Miami's most iconic nightlife destinations during one of the city's most electric weekends.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Red Eléctrica, the public company in charge of operating Spain’s transmission infrastructure, has preliminarily ruled out a cyberattack, human error, or unusual weather or atmospheric conditions as a cause of the outage.
—Fernanda González, Wired News, 1 May 2025
This creates more atmospheric drag—or air friction—on low-orbiting objects, which slows them down and hastens their fall.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Atmospheric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atmospheric. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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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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