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

Rainmaker also uses data from satellites and National Weather Service radar, and it is working to automate its weather modeling with Atmo, an AI-weather forecasting company.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From BBC

My chest tightened and I couldn’t draw enough air; I’d stand there, gasping in my own little airless bubble of atmo­sphere.

From Literature

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