Meaning of the word hydrosphere in English

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hydrosphere

US /ˈhaɪ.droʊ.sfɪr/
UK /ˈhaɪ.drəʊ.sfɪər/
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Noun

all the waters on the earth's surface, such as lakes and seas, and sometimes including water over the earth's surface, such as clouds

Example:
The hydrosphere includes all the water on the planet, from oceans to glaciers.
Pollution in the hydrosphere can have devastating effects on marine life.