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The definition of air
24 Definitions of: air
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- noun, the mixture of gases that forms the earth's atmosphere. At sea level dry air has a density of 1.226 kilograms per cubic metre and consists of 78.08 per cent nitrogen, 20.95 per cent oxygen, 0.93 per cent argon, 0.03 per cent carbon dioxide, with smaller quantities of ozone and inert gases; water vapour varies between 0 and 4 per cent and in industrial areas sulphur gases may be present as pollutants
- noun, the space above and around the earth; sky. Related adj aerial
- noun, breeze; slight wind
- noun, public expression; utterance
- noun, a distinctive quality
- noun, a person's distinctive appearance, manner, or bearing
- noun, music a) a simple tune for either vocal or instrumental performance b)another word for aria
- noun, transportation in aircraft (esp in the phrase by air)
- noun, an archaic word for breath
- noun, the height gained when getting airborne in surfing, snowboarding, etc
- noun, clear the air to rid a situation of tension or discord by settling misunderstandings, etc
- noun, give (someone) the air slang to reject or dismiss (someone)
- noun, in the air a) in circulation; current b) in the process of being decided; unsettled
- noun, into thin air leaving no trace behind
- noun, on (or off) the air (not) in the act of broadcasting or (not) being broadcast on radio or television
- noun, out of or from thin air suddenly and unexpectedly
- noun, take the air to go out of doors, as for a short walk or ride
- noun, up in the air a) uncertain b) agitated or excited
- noun, walk on air to feel elated or exhilarated
- noun, astrology of or relating to a group of three signs of the zodiac, Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. Compare earth, fire, water
- verb, to expose or be exposed to the air so as to cool or freshen; ventilate
- verb, to expose or be exposed to warm or heated air so as to dry
- verb, to make known publicly; display; publicize
- verb, (of a television or radio programme) to be broadcast ▷ See also airs
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of air