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| Main Entry: |
deforestation
 [dee-fawr-ist, -for-] 
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| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | clear-cutting |
| Synonyms: | denuding, desertification, erosion, logging |
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Example Sentences
- And if that happens, it will contribute tremendously to desertification.
- Warming will cause desertification and more extreme weather.
- It is understood that deforestation reduces available water and increases desertification.
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