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deforestation
UK
/ˌdiːˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃən/
US
/ˌdiːˌfɔːrəˈsteɪʃən/
deforestations
pl
Translations
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.
Definitions
Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest has significant impacts on biodiversity.
The deforestation of the area has led to soil erosion and loss of habitat for wildlife.
Synonyms
UK
/ˌdiːˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃən/
US
/ˌdiːˌfɔːrəˈsteɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "deforestation rates".
Definitions
Deforestation policies have accelerated climate change.