atmosphere

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Pronunciation

/ˈætməsˌfɪər/

Part of Speech

noun

Definition

A unit of pressure equal to normal pressure of air at sea level. Equal to; 101.3 kilopascals , 760 mm Hg , or 14.7 psi.

Etymology

Neo-Latin, from atmosphaera

atmosphere
Accepted term: 29-Jan-2014