atmospherics

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at·mos·pher·ics / ˌatməsˈfi(ə)riks; -ˈferiks/ • pl. n. 1. electrical disturbances in the atmosphere due to lightning and other phenomena, esp. as they interfere with telecommunications.2. effects intended to create a particular atmosphere or mood, esp. in music: a jazz sound with spooky atmospherics.

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