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 Atmosphere \At"mos*phere\, n. [Gr. ? vapor (akin to Skr.
   [=a]tman breath, soul, G. athem breath) + ? sphere: cf. F.
   atmosph[`e]re. See {Sphere}.]
   1. (Physics)
      (a) The whole mass of a["e]riform fluid surrounding the
          earth; -- applied also to the gaseous envelope of any
          celestial orb, or other body; as, the atmosphere of
          Mars.
      (b) Any gaseous envelope or medium.
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                An atmosphere of cold oxygen.     --Miller.
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   2. A supposed medium around various bodies; as, electrical
      atmosphere, a medium formerly supposed to surround
      electrical bodies. --Franklin.
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   3. The pressure or weight of the air at the sea level, on a
      unit of surface, or about 14.7 lbs. to the sq. inch.
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            Hydrogen was liquefied under a pressure of 650
            atmospheres.                          --Lubbock.
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   4. Any surrounding or pervading influence or condition.
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            The chillest of social atmospheres.   --Hawthorne.
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   5. 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.
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