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Respiration

Definition:

Respiration refers to the process of breathing, wherein the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place in living organisms.

Examples:

1. Noun - Biological Process:

The respiration of plants involves the absorption of carbon dioxide and the release of oxygen through tiny pores in their leaves.

2. Noun - Breathing:

Deep and slow respiration helps in calming the mind and reducing stress.

3. Noun - Cellular Respiration:

Cellular respiration is the process that occurs within cells, involving the breakdown of glucose and other molecules to produce energy in the form of ATP.

4. Verb - Breathe:

Heavily exhausted from running, she paused to respiration deeply and catch her breath.

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