Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desertify
verb
/dɪˈzɜːtɪfaɪ/
Definition
To make a land or region uninhabitable or barren, typically by the process of desertification.
Examples
- The overuse of water resources can desertify fertile areas.
- Climate change is a major factor that can desertify once thriving ecosystems.
Meaning
Desertify refers to the process whereby fertile land becomes desert as a result of various factors, including drought, deforestation, and inappropriate agriculture.
Synonyms
- degrade
- desolate
- wasteland
- blight
