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Atmosphere
1. The envelope of
air surrounding the earth; also
the body of gases surrounding or comprising any
planet or other celestial body. Compare
biosphere,
geosphere,
hydrosphere,
lithosphere. See
atmospheric shell.
2. =
standard atmosphere.
3. (abbr atm) A unit of pressure equal to 14.7 pounds per
square inch.
References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use
