Atmospheric
Atmospheric
Atmospheric (pronunciation: /ætməˈsfɪrɪk/) is an adjective that originates from the Greek words "atmos" meaning vapor and "sphaira" meaning sphere. It is used to describe anything related to the Earth's atmosphere.
Definition
Atmospheric refers to the layer of gases surrounding the Earth or another planet. It is also used to describe a particular mood or feeling that is created by a certain environment or situation.
Related Terms
- Atmosphere: The layer of gases that surrounds the Earth or another planet.
- Atmospheric pressure: The pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere.
- Atmospheric science: The study of the Earth's atmosphere, its processes, the effects other systems have on the atmosphere, and the effects of the atmosphere on these other systems.
- Atmospheric temperature: The temperature of the Earth's atmosphere at different altitudes.
- Atmospheric circulation: The large-scale movement of air, and the means (with ocean circulation) by which thermal energy is distributed on the surface of the Earth.
Etymology
The term "atmospheric" is derived from the Greek words "atmos" (meaning vapor) and "sphaira" (meaning sphere). It was first used in the English language in the late 18th century to describe the gaseous envelope surrounding the Earth.
Pronunciation
The word "atmospheric" is pronounced as /ætməˈsfɪrɪk/.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Atmospheric
- Wikipedia's article - Atmospheric
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