Devegetation

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The removal of vegetation. uncountable

    "December 2023 remains the target date for the first services over the reopened 5½-mile line from Thornton Junction. Devegetation of the old alignment is almost complete."

Example

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"December 2023 remains the target date for the first services over the reopened 5½-mile line from Thornton Junction. Devegetation of the old alignment is almost complete."

Etymology

From de- + vegetation.

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