Environment
deforestation
noun
Definition
The clearing or removal of trees from a forest, typically for agriculture or industry.
In a sentence
“Deforestation in tropical regions contributes significantly to carbon emissions.”
Synonyms
forest clearancelogging
Common collocations
- large-scale deforestation
- combat deforestation
- deforestation rates
More from Environment
biodiversity
noun
The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or on Earth.
ecosystem
noun
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
conservation
noun
The protection and preservation of the natural environment, species, or resources.
emissions
noun
Gases or substances discharged into the atmosphere from industrial processes.