Desertification(noun)
The process by which fertile land becomes desert.
Hindi meaning:मरुस्थलीकरण
Synonyms: Land Degradation, Aridification, Soil Degradation, Dryland Degradation
Antonyms: Afforestation, Reforestation, Land Restoration, Greening
Example: Overgrazing and deforestation can lead to desertification.
Trick to remember: Desertification means land slowly turning into desert.
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