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desertification

/dɪˌzɜː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

/dɪˌzɝː.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Translations

desertificationnoun

desertifications

Desertification is a major environmental issue affecting many countries.

Опустынивание является серьезной экологической проблемой, затрагивающей многие страны.

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.

desertificationnoun

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.

desertificationadjective

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

Government agencies launched desertification control programs in the affected provinces.