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Atmosphere

Scope note

The gaseous envelope surrounding a heavenly body; used especially in reference to the earth where it is held by the force of gravity.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000255945

Narrower Terms used

air

Equivalent Terms used

atmospheres

Created

13yrs ago

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