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atmospherics

Pronunciation: /atməsˈfɛrɪks/
Definition of atmospherics

noun

  • 1electrical disturbances in the atmosphere due to lightning and other phenomena, especially as they interfere with telecommunications.
  • 2effects intended to create a particular atmosphere or mood, especially in music:a smoky jazz sound with spooky atmospherics

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Definition of atmospherics in the US English dictionary
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