ecological
Britishadjective
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of or relating to ecology
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(of a practice, policy, product, etc) tending to benefit or cause minimal damage to the environment
Other Word Forms
- ecologically adverb
Example Sentences
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For forest-dwelling species, release sites are often selected based on logistical convenience rather than ecological suitability.
From Science Daily
The congress is also set to approve the Ecological and Environmental Code which covers pollution control, ecological protection and low-carbon development, among other aspects.
From BBC
"There are a lot of people asking questions like, 'What are our ecological communities going to look like now that we have both of these large carnivores back on the landscape?'"
From Science Daily
With countless species worldwide, they play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance.
From Science Daily
In a letter to Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds, he warned of "ecological catastrophe" if such waterways were not protected.
From BBC
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