Looking for the meaning of the word DESERTIFICATION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DESERTIFICATION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Desertification
Speech Type: Noun
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Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˌzəːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture
Short Definition:process by which fertile land becomes desert
Examples:- nearly one fifth of the world's land is threatened with desertification
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