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desertification

/dɪˌzɜː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

/dɪˌzɝː.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

desertificationnoun

desertifications

Translations

Desertification is a major environmental issue affecting many countries.

Опустынивание является серьезной экологической проблемой, затрагивающей многие страны.

Definitions

The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.

The desertification of the region has led to a significant decrease in agricultural productivity.

Synonyms

desertificationadjective

/dɪˌzɜː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

/dɪˌzɝː.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Used attributively before another noun to describe things related to the process of land degradation into desert.

Definitions

Relating to or resulting from the process by which fertile land becomes desert.

Government agencies launched desertification control programs in the affected provinces.