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de·sert·i·fi·ca·tion
 desertification
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- pronunciation:
- dih
zuhrt
ih
fih
keI
sh
 n
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the transformation of fertile land to desert by natural causes, esp. drought, or through human activity such as deforestation, overgrazing, and the like.
Because of desertification, these lands can no longer produce crops or be grazed upon by cattle. |
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