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Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes
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ec·o·sphere / ˈekōˌsfi(ə)r; ˈēkō/ • n. the biosphere of the earth or another planet, esp. when the interaction between the living and nonliving components is emphasized. ∎  Astron. the region of space around a sun or star where conditions are such that planets are theoretically capable of sustaining life.

The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
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ecosphere See biosphere.

A Dictionary of Ecology MICHAEL ALLABY
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ecosphere See BIOSPHERE.

A Dictionary of Earth Sciences AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY
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ecosphere See BIOSPHERE.

A Dictionary of Plant Sciences MICHAEL ALLABY
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ecosphere See BIOSPHERE.

A Dictionary of Zoology MICHAEL ALLABY