deforestation
noun
de·for·es·ta·tion
(ˌ)dē-ˌfȯr-ə-ˈstā-shən 
-ˌfär-
: the action or process of clearing of forests
also
: the state of having been cleared of forests
Examples of deforestation in a Sentence
the deforestation of the island
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In fact, the Mexican rock band inaugurated its Selva Negra foundation in 1995, tackling everything from deforestation to rescuing endangered sea turtles.
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Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2025
The earth has been razed bare as a result of deforestation, which has also weakened the soil layers that were washed away during the rainy season.
—Gwendolina Duval, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
Much of Francis’ concern for the environment reflected his understanding of how deforestation, pollution, and wild swings in weather disproportionately affect the poorest communities in Latin America.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
Similar requirements in the past have driven producer countries to strengthen and clarify protections against deforestation.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Apr. 2025
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Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2025
The earth has been razed bare as a result of deforestation, which has also weakened the soil layers that were washed away during the rainy season.
—Gwendolina Duval, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
Much of Francis’ concern for the environment reflected his understanding of how deforestation, pollution, and wild swings in weather disproportionately affect the poorest communities in Latin America.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
Similar requirements in the past have driven producer countries to strengthen and clarify protections against deforestation.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deforestation
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“Deforestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deforestation. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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deforestation
noun
de·for·es·ta·tion
(ˌ)dē-ˌfȯr-ə-ˈstā-shən
-ˌfär-
: the action or process of clearing an area of forests
also
: the state of having been cleared of forests
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