desertification

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/dɪˌzɜː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ (UK)

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/dɪˌzɜː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ (UK) · /dɪˌzɝ.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ (US)

Definition of desertification

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(uncountable)The process by which a geographic region becomes a desert, resulting from natural changes in climate or by human activity.

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From desert + -ification (“process of becoming”).

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