atmospherics
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From atmosphere + -ics.
Noun
[edit]atmospherics pl (plural only)
- radio interference caused by pulses of electromagnetic radiation in the atmosphere as the result of lightning and other events (both natural and man-made)
- 1964, United States. National Bureau of Standards, Technical News Bulletin, volumes 48-49, page 131:
- Other projects in progress at CRPL involve the study of audiofrequency tellurics (current induced in the earth) and earth conductivity measurements using atmospherics.
- elements of the overall background atmosphere or ambiance of a physical location (e.g., retail shop) or a sensory performance (e.g., music)