aridification

noun
UK: /ˌærɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US: /ˌærɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

  1. The process by which a land becomes increasingly dry, typically losing its bodies of water as well as vegetation and wildlife.

    1. Aridification can create deserts and dry lands. [ ] [ ]
    2. The aridification of the Sahel region poses significant challenges for local communities and agriculture. [ ] [ ]

  2. The transformation of a non-arid region into an arid one, resembling a desert environment due to climate change or human activities.

    1. Aridification affects farming and water resources. [ ] [ ]
    2. Unsustainable agricultural practices contribute to the aridification of previously fertile land, leading to desertification. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

desiccation dehydration desertification
aridification transitive-verb

  1. To cause a region to become more arid.

    1. Deforestation aridifies the soil. [ ] [ ]
    2. Overgrazing and poor water management aridify once-productive grazing lands. [ ] [ ]
aridification intransitive-verb

  1. To become more arid.

    1. The climate aridifies year by year. [ ] [ ]
    2. As the temperature rises and rainfall decreases, the landscape aridifies at an alarming rate. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "aridification" in English means: The process by which a land becomes increasingly dry, typically losing its bodies of water as well as vegetation and wildlife., The transformation of a non-arid region into an arid one, resembling a desert environment due to climate change or human activities..

The phonetic transcription of "aridification" is /ˌærɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌærɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aridification": desiccation, dehydration, desertification.

Example usage of "aridification": "Aridification can create deserts and dry lands.". More examples on the page.