deforestation
noun
de·for·es·ta·tion
(ˌ)dē-ˌfȯr-ə-ˈstā-shən 
-ˌfär-
: the action or process of clearing of forests
also
: the state of having been cleared of forests
Examples of deforestation in a Sentence
the deforestation of the island
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But its widespread use has caused deforestation, biodiversity loss, and massive carbon emissions.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
In communities without clean water, families often burn wood to boil contaminated water, contributing to both deforestation and emissions.
—Sivan Yaari, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
On a macro scale, that effect has been well-documented by photographers, with aerial shots of waterways clogged with plastic, the scars on barren land from deforestation and countless smokestacks spewing pollution into the air.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 30 Aug. 2025
The trade deal also commits to weakening the EU’s deforestation regulations and its Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, which dictates ESG information companies must make public.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
In communities without clean water, families often burn wood to boil contaminated water, contributing to both deforestation and emissions.
—Sivan Yaari, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
On a macro scale, that effect has been well-documented by photographers, with aerial shots of waterways clogged with plastic, the scars on barren land from deforestation and countless smokestacks spewing pollution into the air.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 30 Aug. 2025
The trade deal also commits to weakening the EU’s deforestation regulations and its Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, which dictates ESG information companies must make public.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deforestation
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“Deforestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deforestation. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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deforestation
noun
de·for·es·ta·tion
(ˌ)dē-ˌfȯr-ə-ˈstā-shən
-ˌfär-
: the action or process of clearing an area of forests
also
: the state of having been cleared of forests
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