DISFORESTATION

deforestation, disforestation

(noun) the removal of trees

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

disforestation (usually uncountable, plural disforestations)

Archaic form of deforestation.

Source: Wiktionary


Dis*for`es*ta"tion, n.

Definition: The act of clearing land of forests. Daniel.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

26 February 2025

ACRIMONIOUS

(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; ā€œan acrimonious disputeā€; ā€œbitter about the divorceā€


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