Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - atmosphere
Atmosphere
atmosphere
n. 1 a the envelope of gases surrounding the earth, any other planet, or any substance. b the air in any particular place, esp. if unpleasant. 2 a the pervading tone or mood of a place or situation, esp. with reference to the feelings or emotions evoked. b the feelings or emotions evoked by a work of art, a piece of music, etc. 3 Physics a unit of pressure equal to mean atmospheric pressure at sea level, 101,325 pascals. Usage Abbr.: atm. Derivatives atmospheric adj. atmospherical adj. atmospherically adv. Etymology: mod.L atmosphaera f. Gk atmos vapour: see SPHERE
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noun Etymology: New Latin atmosphaera, from Greek atmos vapor + Latin sphaera sphere Date: 1677 1. the gaseous envelope of a celestial body (as a planet), the whole mass of air surrounding the earth, the air of a locality, a surrounding influence or environment , a unit of pressure equal to the pressure of the air at sea level or approximately 14.7 pounds per square inch (101,325 pascals), 5. the overall aesthetic effect of a work of art, an intriguing or singular tone, effect, or appeal , ~d adjective ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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