🧂salinization

noun
/ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Meaning

The process of increasing salt content in soil.

Example Sentences

Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.

Synonyms

soil salinity, salt accumulation, degradation

Antonyms

desalination, freshwater infusion, soil restoration

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