- ecosystem, n. : Oxford English Dictionary
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ecosystem, n. : Oxford English Dictionary
ecosystem service n. (chiefly in plural) any of the many natural-world phenomena and processes that (especially in healthy ecosystems) directly and indirectly benefit human life. The term encompasses things essential to all living beings such as the production of oxygen, food, and clean water, climate control and nutrient cycling, and also those that contribute to human emotional well-being, recreation, and culture. Attempts at valuations of various ecosystem services have sometimes been made to raise awareness of their importance, to inform decision-making processes, and aid conservation efforts. • écorché, n. 1855 • ecoregion, n. 1962 • eco-sensitive, adj. 1974 • eco-socialism, n. 1985 • eco-socialist, n. an... 1985 • ecospecies, n. 1922 • ecosphere, n. 1953 • écossaise, n. 1806 • ecostate, adj. 1821 • ecosystem, n. 1935 • ecotage, n. 1971 • ecotechnological, adj. 1970 • ecotechnology, n. 1973 • ecoteur, n. 1972 • ecotone, n. 1904 • ecotopia, n. 1975 • ecotopian, adj. and n. 1975 • ecotour, n. 1973 • ecotourism, n. 1982 • ecotourist, n. 1985 • ecotown, n. 1974 • ecotoxic, adj. 1978 • ecotoxicity, n. 1979 • ecotoxicological, adj. 1973 • ecotoxicology, n. 1977 • ecotype, n. 1916 • ecoute, n. 1806 • ecozone, n. 1964 • ecphasis, n. 1706 • ecphonema, n. 1736 • ecphonesis, n. 1589 • ecphora, n. 1715 • ecphore, v. 1917 • ecphractic, adj. 1657 • ecraseur, n. 1859 • écrevisse, n. 1854 • ecrhythmous, adj. 1883 • écrin, n. 1855 • ecroulement, n. 1820 • ecru, adj. 1869
ecosystem noun
Collocations The environment The environment Environmental damage • cause/contribute to climate change/global warming • produce pollution/CO 2/greenhouse (gas) emissions • damage/destroy the environment/a marine ecosystem/the ozone layer/coral reefs • degrade ecosystems/habitats/the environment • harm the environment/wildlife/marine life • threaten natural habitats/coastal ecosystems/a species with extinction • deplete natural resources/the ozone layer • pollute rivers and lakes/waterways/the air/the atmosphere/the environment/oceans • contaminate groundwater/the soil/food/crops • log forests/rainforests/trees Protecting the environment • address/combat/tackle the threat/effects/impact of climate change • fight/take action on/reduce/stop global warming • limit/curb/control air/water/atmospheric/environmental pollution • cut/reduce pollution/greenhouse gas emissions • offset carbon/CO 2 emissions • reduce (the size of) your carbon footprint • achieve/promote sustainable development • preserve/conserve biodiversity/natural resources • protect endangered species/a coastal ecosystem • prevent/stop soil erosion/overfishing/massive deforestation/damage to ecosystems • raise awareness of environmental issues • save the planet/the rainforests/an endangered species Energy and resources • conserve/save/consume/waste energy • manage/exploit/be rich in natural resources • dump/dispose of hazardous/toxic/nuclear waste • dispose o...
