condition in which the earth's surface is worn away by the action of water and wind
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Deforestation
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some artifact that has been restored or reconstructed; "the restoration looked exactly like the original"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity, Land and soil.the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity.a particular environment or walk of life; "his social sphere is limited"; "it was a closed area of employment"; "he's out of my orbit"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity.a particular environment or walk of life; "his social sphere is limited"; "it was a closed area of employment"; "he's out of my orbit"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity.the diversity of plant and animal life in a particular habitat (or in the world as a whole); "a high level of biodiversity is desirabl…
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity.of or relating to the science of ecology; "ecological research"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity.of or relating to the science of ecology; "ecological research"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity.arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance; "reserve me a seat on a flight"; "The agent booked tickets to the sho…
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity.a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity.an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity.a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent); "her new name and passport are cover for her next as…
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Land and soil.changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Land and soil.no longer in existence; "the extinction of a species"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity.changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Land and soil.the gradual transformation of habitable land into desert; is usually caused by climate change or by destructive use of the land; "the…
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Land and soil.the removal of trees
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Land and soil.a particular environment or walk of life; "his social sphere is limited"; "it was a closed area of employment"; "he's out of my orbit"
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Removal; ousting; especially, the removal of a corporate officer from his office.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: removal, trees.Of or pertaining to a tree, or to trees; of nature of trees.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: removal, trees.One who makes trees his study, or who is versed in the knowledge of trees.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: removal, trees.removal of fluid from a joint by centesis
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: removal, trees.To grub up, as trees; to commit an assart upon; as, to assart land or trees.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: removal, trees.A thicket of shrubs or small trees; the shrubs and small trees in a wood; underbrush.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: removal, trees.removal of fluid from the abdomen by centesis
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: removal, trees.surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: removal, trees.A discourse or treatise on trees; the natural history of trees.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: removal, trees.any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: removal, trees.A railing or trellis upon which fruit trees or shrubs are trained, as upon a wall; a tree or row of trees so trained.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: removal, trees.A genus of myrtaceous plants, mostly of tropical countries, and including several aromatic trees and shrubs, among which are the trees…
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