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reproduction
noun
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re‧pro‧duc‧tion
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uncountable
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the act or process of producing babies, young animals, or plants
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Scientists studied the reproduction, diet, and health of the dolphins.
sexual reproduction
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the act of producing a copy of a book, picture, piece of music etc
reproduction of
Unauthorized reproduction of this publication is strictly forbidden.
3
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countable
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a copy of a work of art, piece of furniture etc
reproduction of
a reproduction of Vincent Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers'
reproduction furniture/chairs etc
a reproduction Louis XIV table
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