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deforestation

/dɪˌfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/ noun B2
  1. The process of destroying a forest and replacing it with something else, especially with an agricultural system. (countable, uncountable)
  2. A transformation to eliminate intermediate data structures within a program. (countable, uncountable)

Plural deforestations

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Through meticulously orchestrated captive breeding programs, these facilities actively safeguard vulnerable species whose natural habitats are imperiled by rampant deforestation and climate fluctuations.
The Conundrum of Captivity, p. 1 · C2

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