desertification

noun
UK: /dɪˌzɜːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US: /dɪˌzɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

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

    1. Desertification is a problem for farmers.
    2. Overgrazing contributes to desertification in many arid regions, reducing land productivity.

  2. The transformation of land into desert or barren land due to climate change and destructive land-use practices.

    1. Desertification affects dry areas.
    2. Unsustainable farming can accelerate desertification, leading to soil erosion and decreased biodiversity.
desertification intransitive-verb

  1. To undergo the process of becoming desert or barren land.

    1. The land is desertifying fast.
    2. If preventive steps are not taken, the arable lands will desertify rapidly.

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The word "desertification" in English means: The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture., The transformation of land into desert or barren land due to climate change and destructive land-use practices..

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

Example usage of "desertification": "Desertification is a problem for farmers.". More examples on the page.