atmosphere

atmosphere has 12 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 10.

Definitions

• n.. The whole mass of aeriform fluid surrounding the earth; -- applied also to the gaseous envelope of any celestial orb, or other body; as, the atmosphere of Mars.
• n.. Any gaseous envelope or medium.
• n.. A supposed medium around various bodies; as, electrical atmosphere, a medium formerly supposed to surround electrical bodies.
• n.. The pressure or weight of the air at the sea level, on a unit of surface, or about 14.7 Ibs. to the sq. inch.
• n.. Any surrounding or pervading influence or condition.
• n.. 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.
• n.. a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; "an air of mystery"; "the house had a neglected air"; "an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters"; "the place had an aura of romance"
• n.. the mass of air surrounding the Earth; "there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"; "it was exposed to the air"
• n.. the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body
• n.. a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade
• n.. the weather or climate at some place; "the atmosphere was thick with fog"
• n.. a particular environment or surrounding influence; "there was an atmosphere of excitement"