at|mos|pher|ic

at|mos|pher|ic
at|mos|pher|ic «AT muh SFEHR ihk», adjective.
1. of or having to do with the atmosphere: »

Normal atmospheric pressure on the earth's surface at sea level is 14.7 pounds to the square inch.

2. in the atmosphere: »

Atmospheric conditions often prevent observations of the stars.

3. caused or produced by the action of the atmosphere.
at´mos|pher´i|cal|ly, adverb.

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