life-supporting
/ˌlaɪf səpˈɔrtɪŋ/ · life sup·port·ing
adjective
- Providing or maintaining the conditions necessary for life to exist or thrive. The life-supporting systems on the spaceship were crucial for the astronauts' survival.
noun
- A system or device that provides or maintains the conditions necessary for life to exist or thrive. The life-supporting unit in the hospital was equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
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Did you know? The concept of life-supporting systems has been a crucial aspect of space exploration, with NASA and other space agencies developing advanced life-supporting technologies to sustain astronauts on long-duration missions.