atmo-
1.
a combining form meaning “air,” used in the formation of compound words:
atmosphere.
Origin
<
Greek,
combining form of
atmós
vapor, smoke
British Dictionary definitions for
atmo-
atmo-
combining form
1.
air or vapour:
atmometer,
atmosphere
Word Origin
via New Latin from Greek
atmos
vapour
atmo-
in Medicine
atmo-
pref.
Steam; vapor:
atmosphere.