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ecosphere

The English word “ecosphere” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The portion of the atmosphere from sea-level to about 4000 meters in which it is possible to breathe without technological assistance.
  2. The biosphere.
  3. A self-sustaining (usually aquatic) ecosystem housed in a small glass container.

Etymology

From eco- + -sphere.

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