carbon cycle

noun

Meaning

The physical cycle of carbon through the Earth’s biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere that includes such processes as photosynthesis, decomposition, respiration and carbonification.

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Related words

biogeocycle(English)phosphorus cycle(English)climate system(English)biocycle(English)biogeocycling(English)hydrocycle(English)biological pump(English)ecocycle(English)

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