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deforestation

deforestation

Meaning of deforestation

cutting down forests

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British English/ˌdefəˈsteɪʃən/
American English/ˌdɛfərɛˈsteɪʃən/
deforestation
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deforestation with German translation

deforestation usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Satellite photos show the rate of deforestation in the region.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Farmers switched to sustainable methods to slow deforestation.

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deforestation belongs to the topic "Climate and Ecology". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

deforestationAbholzung
seasons of the yearJahreszeiten
springFrühling
winterWinter
beginbeginnen
endenden
temperatureTemperatur

deforestation synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between deforestation / clear-cutting / land clearing / slash-and-burn

C
🇬🇧English
clear-cutting

a specific method: removing most or all trees in an area (technical term)

B2Often

Clear-cutting can lead to soil erosion and habitat loss.

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🇬🇧English
land clearing

removing vegetation to prepare land for other uses; broader than forest-specific term

B2Often

Large-scale land clearing for plantations has transformed the landscape.

S
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slash-and-burn

an agricultural method where vegetation is cut and burned to clear land; a cause of deforestation in some regions

B2Often

Slash-and-burn techniques have led to rapid forest loss in parts of the tropics.

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How to pronounce deforestation and what this word means

deforestation means deforestation. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce deforestation

/ˌdefəˈsteɪʃən/

deforestation translation

deforestation

deforestation examples

Satellite photos show the rate of deforestation in the region.

deforestation transcription

/ˌdefəˈsteɪʃən/, /ˌdɛfərɛˈsteɪʃən/

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deforestation meaning: what does it mean?

cutting down forests

deforestation pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

deforestation is pronounced as /ˌdefəˈsteɪʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

deforestation definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Satellite photos show the rate of deforestation in the region. Translation: Спутниковые снимки показывают скорость вырубки лесов в этом регионе.

Is deforestation part of Climate and Ecology vocabulary?

Yes, deforestation can be learned in the Climate and Ecology topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is deforestation part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, deforestation can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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