De bodemerosie
Example: De bodemerosie bedreigt de vruchtbaarheid van landbouwgrond.
Definition
"De bodemerosie" refers to the process by which soil is gradually worn away or removed by natural forces such as water, wind, or human activity, often leading to reduced soil fertility and negative impacts on agriculture and the environment.
Etymology
The term "de bodemerosie" comes from Dutch, where "bodem" means 'soil' or 'ground,' and "erosie" is derived from Latin 'erosio,' meaning 'a gnawing away.' Did you know? The concept highlights how natural forces slowly 'bite away' at the earth's surface.
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"De bodemerosie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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