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atmo-

  1. a combining form meaning “air,” used in the formation of compound words.

    atmosphere.



atmo-

combining form

  1. air or vapour

    atmometer

    atmosphere

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of atmo-1

< Greek, combining form of ٳó vapor, smoke
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of atmo-1

via New Latin from Greek atmos vapour
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Example Sentences

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Air quality monitoring group Atmo Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes said the issue had "rarely been so evident".

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My chest tightened and I couldn’t draw enough air; I’d stand there, gasping in my own little airless bubble of atmo­sphere.

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Great atmo for eating in, plus the steaks are so good I downed one for breakfast.

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The new minister moved quickly to establish a new atmo sphere in the defense Establishment, and his quiet approach contrasted sharply with the shrill, impulsive outbursts of his predecessor.

For unless the shuttle's big, heat-shielded cargo doors are shut tight, Columbia will not survive the scorching descent through the atmo sphere back to earth.

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When To Use

What does atmo- mean?

Atmo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “air.” It is often used in scientific terms, especially in meteorology.Atmo- comes from the Greek ٳó, meaning “smoke” or "vapor."

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