the zone of the earth, a planet, a star, etc. which contains or is theoretically capable of containing living organisms; specif., the biosphere
Origin of ecosphere
eco- + sphereecosphere
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ecosphere
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The regions of the universe, especially on the earth, that are capable of supporting life; the biosphere.
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The regions of the Earth that are capable of supporting life, together with the ecosystems they contain; the biosphere.
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Noun
(plural ecospheres)
- The portion of the atmosphere from sea-level to about 4000 meters in which it is possible to breathe without technological assistance.
- the biosphere
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ecosphere - Medical Definition
n.
The regions of the universe, especially on the earth, that are capable of supporting life; the biosphere.
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