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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.

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