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oxygen cycle

noun

Definition of OXYGEN CYCLE

:  the cycle whereby atmospheric oxygen is converted to carbon dioxide in animal respiration and regenerated by green plants in photosynthesis
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First Known Use of OXYGEN CYCLE

1935

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