Amazon rainforest
ˈæməzɒn ˈreɪnˌfɔːrɪst
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Definition of Amazon rainforest - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
geographylarge tropical forest in South America
  • The Amazon rainforest is home to diverse wildlife.
2.
biodiversity hotspotTECH.region with a high level of biodiversityTECH.
  • Scientists study the Amazon rainforest for its biodiversity.
3.
carbon sinkTECH.area that absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphereTECH.
  • The Amazon rainforest acts as a carbon sink.
4.
deforestation concernTECH.area facing threats from deforestationTECH.
  • Efforts are made to protect the Amazon rainforest.
jungle woodland
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Expressions with Amazon

like an Amazonadj.
describes a woman who is very strong and brave
She fought like an Amazon in the competition.
Amazon effectn.
disruptive impact of e-commerce on retail industry
The Amazon effect has changed how people shop worldwide.
Amazon Web Servicesn.
cloud computing platform by Amazon
Many companies use Amazon Web Services for their cloud infrastructure.
red-necked Amazonn.
parrot with a red neck from the Amazon group
The red-necked Amazon is known for its vibrant plumage.

Expressions with rainforest

tropical rainforestn.
forest with high rainfall and humidity near the equator
The Amazon is the largest tropical rainforest in the world.
temperate rainforestn.
rainforest in a temperate zone
The Pacific Northwest is home to a temperate rainforest.

Terms related to Amazon rainforest

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forestrainbiodiversitycanopyecosystemhabitatjunglerainforesttropicalconservationdiversitynature

Terms with Amazon rainforest included in their meaning

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ROabbr.
abr: Rondônia
state in Brazil known for the Amazon rainforest

Examples of Amazon rainforest in a sentence

  • Deforestation threatens the Amazon rainforest.
  • The Amazon rainforest is home to unique species.
  • Conservationists are working to protect the Amazon rainforest.
  • Scientists study the Amazon rainforest to understand its role in climate.
  • Deforestation threatens the Amazon rainforest's ability to function as a carbon sink.
  • The Amazon rainforest is crucial for global oxygen.

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  1. French:forêt amazonienne, ...
  2. German:Amazonas-Regenwald, ...
  3. Italian:foresta pluviale amazzonica, Amazzonia, ...
  4. Spanish:selva amazónica, ...
  5. Portuguese:Floresta Amazónica, floresta amazónica, ...
  6. Chinese:亚马逊雨林, ...
  7. Japanese:アマゾン熱帯雨林, ...
  8. Arabic:غَابَة الأَمَازُون, غَابَة الأَمَازُون المَطِيرَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:יַעַר אָמָזוֹנַס, יַעַר הָאַמָזוֹנַס, ...
  10. Russian:Амазонский тропический лес, Амазонские тропические леса, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Амазонський тропічний ліс, ...
  12. Hindi:अमेज़न वर्षावन, ...

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