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(e-co-cide) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. the destruction of the natural environment.

Example Sentence

Dumping the chemicals is causing ecocide of the area.

More Example Sentences

Ecocide harms plants and animals in ecosystems.

Synonyms

environmental destruction; habitat destruction

Antonyms

environmental improvement

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