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carbon cycle

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carbon cycle
n.
1. The combined processes, including photosynthesis, decomposition, and respiration, by which carbon as a component of various compounds cycles between its major reservoirsthe atmosphere, oceans, and living organisms. Also called carbon dioxide cycle.
2. See carbon-nitrogen cycle.
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