What does the word atmosphere mean?
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The atmosphere is a spherical mass of air, surrounding the earth in every part; the height of which is estimated at 15 or 16 leagues. It presses on the surface of the earth, and this pressure has, necessarily, sensible effects on organized bodies. The surface of the human body being reckoned at 15 square feet, it is computed that a pressure of 33, 000 pounds or more exists under ordinary circumstances; and this pressure cannot be increased or diminished materially, without modifying the circulation and all the functions.
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Usage examples for atmosphere
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The atmosphere is tense. – Walking-Stick Papers by Robert Cortes Holliday
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They seemed to shout themselves out and make the atmosphere ring. – Tess of the d'Urbervilles A Pure Woman by Thomas Hardy
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I believe I should soon get well in this atmosphere. – A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia by Amanda Minnie Douglas
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