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extinction

IPA pronunciation: /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/

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Russian meaning

вымирание, исчезновение

English definition

The state or process of a species, plant, or animal no longer existing.

Example

Many species are on the brink of extinction.

Collocations

mass extinction
face extinction
threat of extinction

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