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Definition of Ambient
1. Adjective. Completely enveloping. "The ambient temperature"
Definition of Ambient
1. a. Encompassing on all sides; circumfused; investing.
2. n. Something that surrounds or invests; as, air . . . being a perpetual ambient.
Definition of Ambient
1. Adjective. Encompassing on all sides; surrounding; encircling; enveloping. ¹
2. Adjective. (music) Evoking or creating an atmosphere: atmospheric. ¹
3. Adjective. Relating to, or suitable for, storage at room temperature. ¹
4. Noun. Something that surrounds. ¹
5. Noun. (uncountable music) A type of modern music which incorporates elements of various musical styles, and creates a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. ¹
6. Noun. (astrology) The atmosphere; the surrounding air or sky; (plural) atmospheric components collectively such as air, clouds, water vapour, hail, etc. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ambient
1. ambience [n -S] - See also: ambience
Medical Definition of Ambient
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Literary usage of Ambient
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Environment in the Transition to a Market Economy: Progress in Central and by Anthony Zamparutti, Centre for Co-operation with Non-members (1999)
"I. ambient Environmental Standards ambient standards set maximum concentrations
of a pollutant in a specific medium, such as air, water or soil, ..."
2. Sensor Systems for Biological Agent Attacks: Protecting Buildings And by Bmed, National Research Council (U.S.), ebrary, Inc (2005)
"In general terms, an ambient sampler will have three major components: an inlet
... Almost all of the development effort related to ambient inlets has been ..."
3. Energy Policies of Iea Countries: New Zealand 2006 Review by International Energy Agency (2006)
"ambient AIR QUALITY STANDARDS National environmental standards for regional air
... Fourteen standards were adopted, including five ambient air quality ..."