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Recess
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Recess

recess 1. A withdrawing or retiring; a moving back; retreat; as, the recess of the tides. Every degree of ignorance being so... Read More

Nest
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Nest

nest Origin: AS. Nest; akin to D. & G. Nest, Sw. Naste, L. Nidus, for nisdus, Skr. Nia resting place, nest; cf. Lith.... Read More

Shelter
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Shelter

shelter 1. That which covers or defends from injury or annoyance; a protection; a screen. The sick and weak the healing... Read More

Tents
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Tents

tent (Science: surgery) A roll of lint or linen, or a conical or cylindrical piece of sponge or other absorbent, used... Read More

Net primary productivity definition and example
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Net primary productivity

In order to keep the biosphere running, different organisms play different roles and functions. Some help in oxygen... Read More