ambient

Everyday

1. In the surroundings; around you, such as ambient temperature or ambient light. tree →
2. Ambient music is quiet, gentle music made to create a calm mood, not to be listened to closely. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons, «ambient temperature» means the temperature of the air around, often room temperature. In everyday life, ambient light or noise is the light or sound already there. Phrases: ambient temperature, ambient noise, ambient light.

Examples

• Keep the medicine at ambient temperature. tree →
• The ambient noise in the canteen was very loud. tree →
• Ambient light from the window lit the room. tree →
• The spa played soft ambient music. tree →
• Measure the ambient temperature before the experiment. tree →
• The ice melted faster in the warm ambient air. tree →

Note

A formal or science word. Usually used before a noun. Say «AM-bee-ent».