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Topic: Environment

afforest

IPA: /əˈfɔːrɛst/

KK: /əˈfɔrɪst/

transitive verb

Definition: To change an area of land that is not forested into a forest by planting trees or seeds.

Example: The government plans to afforest the barren land to combat climate change.

afforestation

IPA: /əˌfɔːrɪˈsteɪʃən/

KK: /əˌfɔːrɪˈsteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of planting trees in an area where there were no forests before, or restoring forests in places that have lost them.

Example: The government launched an afforestation program to combat climate change.

afforested

IPA: /əˈfɔːrɪstɪd/

KK: /əˈfɔːrɪstɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of planting trees in an area where there were none before, often to create a forest.

Example: The afforested area has significantly improved the local ecosystem.

verb

Definition: To have planted trees in an area that was not previously forested, making it a forested area.

Example: The government has afforested large areas of land to combat climate change.

afire

IPA: /əˈfaɪər/

KK: /əˈfaɪər/

adjective

Definition: In a state of burning or being on fire; also describes a feeling of intense excitement or energy.

Example: The house was afire, and the flames could be seen from miles away.

adverb

Definition: In a state of burning; on fire.

Example: The building was afire, and the firefighters rushed to extinguish the flames.

agglomeration

IPA: /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

KK: /əˌɡlɑːməˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A large group of things or people that are gathered together in a messy or disorganized way.

Example: The city is known for its agglomeration of cultures and traditions.

aggradation

IPA: /æˈɡreɪdʒən/

KK: /æɡˈreɪdʒən/

noun

Definition: The process of building up land or a surface by adding material, such as soil or sediment, often resulting in a higher elevation.

Example: The river's aggradation has led to the formation of new land along its banks.

agrarian

IPA: /əˈɡrɛəriən/

KK: /əˈɡrɛəriən/

adjective

Definition: Related to farming, rural areas, or the ownership and use of land.

Example: The agrarian community worked together to improve their farming techniques.

noun

Definition: A person who supports fair sharing of land or is part of a group that promotes agricultural interests.

Example: The agrarian advocated for land reforms to benefit small farmers.

agrichemical

IPA: /ˌæɡrɪˈkɛmɪkəl/

KK: /ˌæɡrɪˈkɛmɪkəl/

noun

Definition: A substance used in agriculture to enhance the growth of plants or to control pests and diseases.

Example: Farmers often rely on agrichemicals to enhance crop yields and protect against pests.

agricultural

IPA: /ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəl/

KK: /ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to farming and the cultivation of land, including activities like growing crops and raising animals.

Example: The government is investing in agricultural technology to improve crop yields.

agriculturalist

IPA: /ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəlɪst/

KK: /ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who works in farming or is involved in the business of growing crops and raising animals.

Example: The agriculturalist shared his knowledge about sustainable farming practices at the conference.

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