desertification
(de-sert-i-fi-ca-tion)
6 syllables
Definition
noun. the process of land becoming desert. it often happens due to drought or poor farming.
Example Sentence
The dust storms in Korea are the result of rapid desertification in China.
More Example Sentences
Desertification can harm local wildlife habitats.
Synonyms
land degradation; soil erosion; desert growth
Antonyms
becoming arable
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