HyperDic: carbon_cycle

English > 2 senses of the expression carbon cycle:
NOUNprocesscarbon cyclethe organic circulation of carbon from the atmosphere into organisms and back again
processcarbon cyclea thermonuclear reaction in the interior of stars
English > carbon cycle: 2 senses > noun 1, process
MeaningThe organic circulation of carbon from the atmosphere into organisms and back again.
Broaderorganic process, biological processA process occurring in living organisms
English > carbon cycle: 2 senses > noun 2, process
MeaningA thermonuclear reaction in the interior of stars.
Broaderthermonuclear reactionA nuclear fusion reaction taking place at very high temperatures (as in the sun)
Spanishciclo carbónico, ciclo del carbono

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