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Atmosphere

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Definition: Atmosphere : Gases surrounding any of the bodies in space; also known as air. Atmosphere = 1.013 bars = 1.03 kg/cm^2 = 14.7 pounds per square inch, standard atmospheric pressure at sea level on Earth.
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