: a major ecological community type (such as tropical rainforest, grassland, or desert)
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Such a water-intensive therapy is ill-suited to the outback, which contains some of the driest biomes in the world.
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Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
The deeply nourishing and hydrating formula balances the biome of the scalp for maximum performance while protecting the hair and scalp from outside stressors.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Tropical savannas are the most flammable biome on the planet, burning as often as twice per year.
—Christopher Roos, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024
Environments range from all the staples of gaming biomes, from grassy woods to snowy hills, and the eventual lava levels with every trope in between.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2024
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Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
The deeply nourishing and hydrating formula balances the biome of the scalp for maximum performance while protecting the hair and scalp from outside stressors.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Tropical savannas are the most flammable biome on the planet, burning as often as twice per year.
—Christopher Roos, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024
Environments range from all the staples of gaming biomes, from grassy woods to snowy hills, and the eventual lava levels with every trope in between.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Biome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biome. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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biome
noun
bi·ome
ˈbī-ˌōm 
: a major type of ecological community
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