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-sphere

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See also: sphere, sphère, and -sphère

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-sphere

  1. (mathematics) Sphere of a certain dimensionality.
    n-sphere
  2. Spherical object.
    calcisphere; cenosphere
    1. (cytology) A spherical colony of cells or organoid.
      sarcosphere; angiosphere
  3. A spherical field or sphere of influence.
    chromosphere; radiansphere
    1. Ecosystem around a particular object.
      phyllosphere; plastisphere
    2. Global system or layer of the Earth or another planet.
      biosphere; hydrosphere; atmosphere
    3. (figuratively) Particular realm or interest of a group of people, object, etc.; its spatial or virtual sphere of influence.
      blogosphere; wingnutosphere; Anglosphere

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See also: sphere

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