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refugium

/rɪˈfjuːdʒiəm/ /rɪˈfjuːdʒɪəm/

Meanings
noun
Any local environment that has escaped regional ecological change and therefore provides a habitat for endangered species.

Examples :

"During the forest fire, the small, untouched valley acted as a refugium for the surviving deer and squirrels. "
environment biology ecology nature organism place

Related Words

Illustration ecological

ecological adjective

/ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/

Relating to ecology, the interrelationships of organisms and their environment.

"The school's new gardening project is an excellent example of an ecological approach to learning. "

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untouched adjective

/ʌnˈtʌt͡ʃt/

Remaining in its original, pristine state, undamaged; not altered.

"There are practically no untouched forests left in Europe."

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surviving verb

/sərˈvaɪvɪŋ/ /sɚˈvaɪvɪŋ/

Of a person, to continue to live; to remain alive.

"After the car accident, the doctors focused on helping the injured patient who was surviving. "

Illustration environment

environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration regional

regional noun

/ˈɹiːdʒnəl/

An entity or event with scope limited to a single region.

"The regional school competition was only for students in the western part of the city. "

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therefore adverb

/ˈðɛəfɔː/ /ˈðɛəɹfɔɹ/

For that or this purpose, referring to something previously stated.

"My friend studied hard for the test; therefore, she got a good grade. "

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saltwater noun

/ˈsɔltˌwɔtər/ /ˈsɔltˌwɑtər/

Any water containing dissolved salt; brine

"The saltwater aquarium contained many colorful fish. "

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connected verb

/kəˈnɛktɪd/

(of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

"I think this piece connects to that piece over there."

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aquaculture noun

/ˈækwəkʌltʃər/ /ˈɑːkwəkʌltʃər/

The cultivation of aquatic produce such as aquatic plants, fish and other aquatic animals.

"That seafood restaurant uses aquaculture to sustainably raise its salmon. "

Illustration squirrels

squirrels noun

/ˈskwɜːrəlz/ /ˈskwɪrəlz/

Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae distinguished by their large bushy tail.

"Simple Sentence: "The squirrels in the park were burying nuts for the winter, their bushy tails twitching." "

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production noun

/pɹəˈdʌkʃən/

The act of producing, making or creating something.

"The widget making machine is being used for production now."

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endangered verb

/ɪnˈdeɪndʒərd/ /ɛnˈdeɪndʒərd/

To put (someone or something) in danger; to risk causing harm to.

"The careless driver endangered the children walking to school. "