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Term: Deforesting

Description:

Deforesting is the act of removing or destroying a large area of trees from a forested area. It involves the cutting down and clearance of trees, often for commercial purposes like agriculture, logging, or urban development. Deforesting greatly impacts the environment, leading to habitat loss, soil erosion, climate change, and a decline in biodiversity.

Part of Speech:

Verb

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

To clear an area of a forest by cutting down and removing trees.

Sample Sentence:

The company is deforesting vast tracts of land to make way for a new plantation.

Sense 2:

To destroy or deplete the forest cover in a particular region.

Sample Sentence:

The rampant deforesting in the region has led to a significant loss of biodiversity.

Sense 3:

Figuratively, to remove or eliminate something completely.

Sample Sentence:

The new policy aims to deforest corruption from the system by implementing strict measures.

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