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respiration

[res-puh-rey-shuhn] / ˌrɛs pəˈreɪ ʃən /
NOUN
breathing
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To investigate, an international team of researchers assembled one of the largest datasets ever used to study soil respiration.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Overall, the study found that nitrogen deposition increases global soil respiration by roughly 5%.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

There is no treatment; doctors can offer only supportive care, such as hydration, artificial respiration or dialysis.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

"Creatine's role in muscle development is solely to provide energy for contraction and respiration, it is certainly not a substitute for steroids," Dr. Boroujerdi explains.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

E. says she can perceive sigh, commences as soon as painful thought crosses mind, before it can have affected respiration.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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