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deforestation

UK
/ˌdiːˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃən/
US
/ˌdiːˌfɔːrəˈsteɪʃən/

Translations

deforestationnoun
deforestations
pl
вырубка лесов
Deforestation is a major environmental concern.
Вырубка лесов является серьезной экологической проблемой.
The rate of deforestation has increased over the past decade.
Темпы обезлесения увеличились за последнее десятилетие.
Synonyms
clear-cutting
logging
tree removal
forest clearance
land clearing
deforestationadjective
UK
/ˌdiːˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃən/
US
/ˌdiːˌfɔːrəˈsteɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "deforestation rates".

Definitions

deforestationnoun
The action or process of clearing forests or trees.
Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest has significant impacts on biodiversity.
The state of being cleared of trees.
The deforestation of the area has led to soil erosion and loss of habitat for wildlife.
deforestationadjective
Relating to or caused by the clearing or removal of forests.
Deforestation policies have accelerated climate change.
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