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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This could include defense applications, signals intelligence, surveillance, hypersonics, maritime patrol, atmospheric research, and research in a wide variety of other fields from biology to semiconductor testing.
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 June 2025
In Texas, high temperatures and stagnant atmospheric conditions have created an environment conducive to ozone buildup.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Over the next few weeks, while the lander collected atmospheric information and took photos, the rover studied rocks in detail and tested the Martian soil.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2025
For example, through high-resolution forecasts of solar irradiance, operators can anticipate fluctuations in sunlight caused by cloud cover, storms, or atmospheric haze.
—Renny Vandewege, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 June 2025
In Texas, high temperatures and stagnant atmospheric conditions have created an environment conducive to ozone buildup.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Over the next few weeks, while the lander collected atmospheric information and took photos, the rover studied rocks in detail and tested the Martian soil.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2025
For example, through high-resolution forecasts of solar irradiance, operators can anticipate fluctuations in sunlight caused by cloud cover, storms, or atmospheric haze.
—Renny Vandewege, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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“Atmospheric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atmospheric. Accessed 13 Jun. 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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