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 Definitions of biosphere  [ˈbaɪ əˌsfɪər]  

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Definition of 'biosphere' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) biosphere
the part of the earth's crust, waters, and atmosphere that supports life.

2.  biosphere
the ecosystem comprising the entire earth and the living organisms that inhabit it.

Etymology:  (1895–1900; < G Biosphäre; see bio -, -sphere)

Definition of 'biosphere' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) biosphere
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the Earth (or other planet) where living organisms exist

'biosphere' - Nearby Entries  

biosafety level  bioscience  bioscope  biosphere  biosynthesis  biosynthetic  biosystematic  



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