desertization

de·sert·i·fi·ca·tion

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-zur-tuh-fi-key-shuh n]
- /dɪˌzɜr tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-zur-tuh-fi-key-shuh n]
- /dɪˌzɜr tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of desertization word

noun desertization the processes by which an area becomes a desert. 1
noun desertization the rapid depletion of plant life and the loss of topsoil at desert boundaries and in semiarid regions, usually caused by a combination of drought and the overexploitation of grasses and other vegetation by people. 1

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Origin of desertization

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1970-75; desert1 + -i- + -fication

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Parts of speech for Desertization

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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desertization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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