AMBIENT

ambient

Noun

  1. Something that surrounds.
  2. A type of modern music which incorporates elements of various musical styles, and creates a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere.
  3. The atmosphere; the surrounding air or sky; atmospheric components collectively such as air, clouds, water vapour, hail, etc.

Adjective

  1. Encompassing on all sides; surrounding; encircling; enveloping.
    A cup of tea eventually cools to the ambient temperature.
  2. Evoking or creating an atmosphere: atmospheric.
  3. Relating to, or suitable for, storage at room temperature.
    ambient food
    ambient warehousing
  4. Containing all the points, curves, divisors, etc. that one is interested in.


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