ecological
ˌɛkəˈlɑdʒɪkəl
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Definition of ecological - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
environmentally friendlynot causing harm to the environment
  • We use ecological cleaning products at home.
environmental green sustainable
2.
ecologyTECH.related to the study of organisms and environmentTECH.
  • The ecological impact of deforestation is significant.
biological environmental
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Expressions with ecological

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violence for environmental political or social objectives
The group was accused of ecological terrorism after the attack.
large change in society to use resources in a more nature-friendly way
The government announced new taxes to support the ecological transition.
state where living things and environment stay in a stable healthy relationship
Pollution in the river disrupted the ecological balance of the wetlands.
measure of human impact on Earth's ecosystems
Countries are working to reduce their ecological footprint through sustainable practices..
community of living things interacting with each other and their physical surroundings
Pollution can disrupt the ecological system of a lake.
gradual change in an ecosystem over time
Ecological succession can lead to a forest developing from a field.

Origin of ecological

Greek, oikos (house) + logos (study)

Terms with ecological included in their meaning

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ecological advocacy
concern for the protection of the environment
ecological awareness
become environmentally aware
ecology
capacity to maintain ecological balance over time
econ.
environment
short for ecology or ecological
ecological
introduced again into an environment
general use
any area experiencing ecological degradation and agricultural decline
environment
degree to which something fits ecological limits and avoids serious environmental harm
ecological adaptation
adaptation of a plant or animal to a new environment

Examples of ecological in a sentence

  • Ecological packaging is becoming more popular among consumers.
  • Ecological studies reveal the effects of pollution.
  • The ecological balance is crucial for sustainability.

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  1. French:écologique, ...
  2. German:umweltfreundlich, ...
  3. Italian:ecologico, naturalistico, ...
  4. Spanish:ecológico, medioambiental, ...
  5. Portuguese:ecológico, ...
  6. Chinese:环保的, 生态学的, ...
  7. Japanese:環境に優しい, 生態学的な, ...
  8. Arabic:بِيئِيّ, إِيكُولُوجِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶקוֹלוֹגִי, ...
  10. Russian:экологически чистый, экологический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:екологічний, ...
  12. Hindi:पर्यावरण-अनुकूल, पारिस्थितिक, ...
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