ambient

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am·bi·ent / ˈambēənt/ • adj. of or relating to the immediate surroundings of something: the liquid is stored at below ambient temperature.• n. (also ambient music) a style of instrumental music with electronic textures and no persistent beat, used to create or enhance a mood or atmosphere.

ambient

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ambient XVI. — F. ambiant or L. ambient-, prp. stem of ambīre go round, f. amb- AMBI- + īre go; see -ENT.

ambient

views updated May 18 2018

ambient Describing the conditions and factors that are present in the immediate environment. For example, the ambient temperature is the local temperature in a specific environment.

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