"biocapacity" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: biocapacities [plural]
Etymology: From bio- + capacity. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|bio|capacity}} bio- + capacity Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} biocapacity (countable and uncountable, plural biocapacities)
  1. The capacity of an ecosystem to provide resources and absorb wastes. Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms: bio-capacity Related terms: carrying capacity
    Sense id: en-biocapacity-en-noun-gEcwOko8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with bio-, Pages with 1 entry

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Alternative forms

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