Definition of "respires" []

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of respire. (verb)

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• "In warmer regions, the vine burns - or "respires" - malic acid, transforming it into water, carbon dioxide and, most important, energy, which the plant uses for other physiological functions."
• "Numerous cases could be given among the lower animals of the same organ performing at the same time wholly distinct functions; thus in the larva of the dragon-fly and in the fish Cobites the alimentary canal respires, digests, and excretes."
• "Here where nothing respires, nor is any drawing of energy invoked."