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respiration
nounFind the meaning of the word respiration, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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The process of breathing, where living things take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide.
Example Sentence
Plants and animals need respiration to survive, taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.
Usage Note
Understanding respiration is key in biology to learn how living organisms get energy and survive by exchanging gases with their environment.
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