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de·sert·i·fi·ca·tion (di zʉrt′ə fi kā′s̸hən)

noun

the change of arable land into a desert either from natural causes or as a result of human activity

Etymology: desert + -i- + -fication

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desertification Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • other: The site contains technical and scientific data and links to other desertification Web sites.

Converse of object

  • combat: For some time now, governments and non-governmental organizations in the region have been taking measures at local and national levels to combat desertification.

Converse of subject

  • affect: Emissions of other greenhouse gases might also be affected by desertification.

Modifies a noun

  • process: The conference raised the bar on the political importance of the desertification convention process.
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