Definition

The process of making land or water salty, often due to the accumulation of salt from irrigation or seawater.

Example

Salinization can lead to reduced agricultural productivity in affected areas.

Conversation

Have you heard about the problem of salinization in agriculture?

Yeah, it's becoming a real issue for farmers lately.

I read that it can ruin soil quality over time.

Exactly, and it makes it harder to grow crops in affected areas.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Salinization is formed from "sal" (from Latin *sal*, meaning salt) and "-ization" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a process). The word refers to the process of making something salty or increasing the salt content in an area, particularly in soil or water.

Memory Tip

Think of 'salt' ('sal') being added to something, and '-ization' indicating a process. This helps you remember that salinization means the process of making something salty.

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