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biosphere

Syllabification: (bi·o·sphere)
Pronunciation: /ˈbīəˌsfi(ə)r/
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Definition of biosphere

noun

  • the regions of the surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the earth (or analogous parts of other planets) occupied by living organisms.

Derivatives

biospheric

Pronunciation: /ˌbīəˈsfi(ə)rik, -ˈsfer-/
adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: coined in German from Greek bios 'life' + sphaira (see sphere)

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