atmo-

American  

1. a combining form meaning “air,” used in the formation of compound words.

   atmosphere.

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atmo- British  

combining form

1. air or vapour

   atmometer

   atmosphere

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Usage

What does atmo- mean? Atmo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “air.” It is often used in scientific terms, especially in meteorology.Atmo- comes from the Greek atmós, meaning “smoke” or "vapor."

Etymology

Origin of atmo-

< Greek, combining form of atmós vapor, smoke

Example Sentences

Air quality monitoring group Atmo Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes said the issue had "rarely been so evident".

From BBC

Great atmo for eating in, plus the steaks are so good I downed one for breakfast.

From Seattle Times

The new minister moved quickly to establish a new atmo sphere in the defense Establishment, and his quiet approach contrasted sharply with the shrill, impulsive outbursts of his predecessor.

From Time Magazine Archive

For unless the shuttle's big, heat-shielded cargo doors are shut tight, Columbia will not survive the scorching descent through the atmo sphere back to earth.

From Time Magazine Archive

The U.S., moreover, has placed its power packs in a steel container shielded with ceramic material that absorbs heat and burns off upon re-entry into the atmo sphere.

From Time Magazine Archive