life-sustaining

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Adjective life-sustaining has 1 sense

vital, life-sustaining - performing an essential function in the living body; "vital organs"; "blood and other vital fluids"; "the loss of vital heat in shock"; "a vital spot"; "life-giving love and praise"
Antonyms: inessential, unessential (indirect, via essential)

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Life Sustaining

Description

The term "life-sustaining" refers to something that is necessary or essential for maintaining or supporting life. It indicates the ability to provide what is needed to ensure the continued existence or survival of living organisms.

Sample Sentences

Medical professionals worked tirelessly to provide the life-sustaining treatment needed to save the patient.
Water is a life-sustaining resource for all living beings.
Plants play a crucial role in the Earth's ecosystem by producing oxygen, a life-sustaining gas.
During the winter months, it is important to have proper insulation to ensure life-sustaining warmth in homes.

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