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desertification

[dih-zur-tuh-fi-kay-shuhn] / dɪˌzɜr tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
deforestation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
denuding


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He added that Iraq has extensive "successful" experience in combating desertification and dust storms by stabilising sand dunes.

From Barron's ● Dec. 28, 2025

In September, Turkmenistan's president proposed creating a regional centre against desertification in Central Asia.

From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025

Mr Batra explains the goal is "to help combat desertification".

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2025

Deforestation and flooding in Bangladesh, the collapse of Black Sea fisheries, the desertification of sub-Saharan Africa and “a nearly endless list” of other issues, he said, would drive human migration.

From Salon ● Nov. 14, 2024

Drought cycles, desertification, and a 2.9% population growth rate, have undercut the economy.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency




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