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IELTS word

deforestation

/ˌdiˌfɔrəˈsteɪʃn/noun

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English definition

the cutting down of large areas of forest

Common phrases / collocations

  1. rapid deforestation
  2. prevent deforestation
  3. deforestation rate

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The tree stumps show recent deforestation.

  2. 2.

    Deforestation destroyed the animals’ homes.

  3. 3.

    The law aims to reduce deforestation.

Visual learning

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Fresh tree stumps cover land beside a remaining forest and a logging truck.
the cutting down of large areas of forest
1trees cut
2forest disappears
trees cut→forest disappears