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Deforestation

Deforestation refers to the action of clearing or destroying forests, typically for the purpose of agriculture, logging, or urbanization.

Senses and Usages:

1. As a noun:
• The deforestation of the Amazon rainforest is a major environmental concern.
• Deforestation has led to the extinction of several plant and animal species.
2. As a verb (gerund form):
• The rampant deforesting of large swathes of land is causing irreversible damage to ecosystems.
• Deforesting the area will diminish the habitats of many indigenous species.

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