atmospherics

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. radio interference caused by pulses of electromagnetic radiation in the atmosphere as the result of lightning and other events (both natural and man-made)
  2. elements of the overall background atmosphere or ambiance of a physical location (e.g., retail shop) or a sensory performance (e.g., music)

Word forms

atmospherics

Etymology

From atmosphere + -ics.

Derived words

sferic sferics whistling atmospherics
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