Lexic.us

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

1. Describes the surrounding environment (especially temperature and pressure) of an object or experiment, in particular an environment which affects the object or experiment but is not affected by it. (09 Oct 1997)

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