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respiring

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﹒The act of inhaling and exhaling air; breathing.

﹒The process by which living cells produce energy by taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.

Examples

﹒The plants were actively respiring in the sunlight, releasing oxygen into the greenhouse.

﹒Even in the deep ocean, microorganisms are respiring to maintain their metabolic functions.

﹒The athlete was heavily respiring after completing the final sprint of the race.

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