extinction
US /ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/
UK /ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/
1.
kepupusan
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.
Kepupusan burung dodo disebabkan oleh aktiviti manusia.
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Climate change is accelerating the rate of species extinction.
Perubahan iklim mempercepat kadar kepupusan spesies.
2.
pemadaman, kepupusan
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.
Pemadaman api unggun yang tiba-tiba meninggalkan mereka dalam kegelapan.
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The extinction of the star marked the end of its life cycle.
Pemadaman bintang menandakan berakhirnya kitaran hidupnya.