Meaning
desertification
- the process by which land becomes more desert-like and less fertile
In a sentence
La desertificazione minaccia molte aree agricole del sud.
Desertification threatens many farming areas in the south.
Quali fattori causano la desertificazione del territorio?
What factors cause the desertification of the land?
La desertificazione non dipende da una sola causa.
Desertification does not depend on a single cause.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| desertificazione | feminine · singular |
| desertificazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Used in environmental and geography contexts.
- Often linked with climate change, drought, and soil loss.
- Usually uncountable in general meaning.