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biosphere
noun bio·sphere \ˈbī-ə-ˌsfir\
: the part of the Earth in which life can exist
Full Definition of BIOSPHERE
1
: the part of the world in which life can exist
2
: living organisms together with their environment
— bio·spher·ic \ˌbī-ə-ˈsfir-ik, -ˈsfer-, -ˈsfe-rik\ adjective
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First Known Use of BIOSPHERE
1899
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biosphere
noun bio·sphere \ˈbī-ə-ˌsfi(ə)r\
Medical Definition of BIOSPHERE
1
: the part of the world in which life can exist
2
: living beings together with their environment
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