extinction
US /ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/
UK /ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/
1.
kepunahan
the state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct
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The dodo bird's extinction was caused by human activity.
Kepunahan burung dodo disebabkan oleh aktivitas manusia.
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Climate change is accelerating the rate of species extinction.
Perubahan iklim mempercepat laju kepunahan spesies.
2.
pemadaman, kepunahan
the fact or process of a fire, volcano, or light ceasing to burn or shine
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The sudden extinction of the campfire left them in darkness.
Padamnya api unggun yang tiba-tiba membuat mereka dalam kegelapan.
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The extinction of the star marked the end of its life cycle.
Padamnya bintang menandai akhir siklus hidupnya.