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desertified

/dɪˈzɜːrtɪfaɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does desertified mean?

verb

to make or become a desert, typically as a result of drought or overgrazing.

Example

"The once-lush landscape has desertified over the years due to the lack of rainfall."

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