De atmosfeer
Example: De atmosfeer rond de aarde beschermt ons tegen straling.
Definition
"De atmosfeer" refers to the layer of gases surrounding the Earth that protects living beings by blocking harmful radiation and maintaining a stable climate. It plays a crucial role in sustaining life by regulating temperature and weather patterns.
Etymology
The word "de atmosfeer" comes from the Greek 'atmos' meaning vapor or steam, and 'sphaira' meaning sphere. It was adopted into Dutch through scientific Latin, reflecting the concept of a gaseous envelope surrounding a planet. Did you know the term originally described the air envelope around Earth but now applies to other planets as well?
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"De atmosfeer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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