ClimateAugust 25, 2026
desynchronization
dee-SING-kruh-nuh-ZAY-shun
Definition
The process of causing two or more events or processes to no longer occur at the same time or rate.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'syn' (together) and 'chronos' (time), combined with the prefix 'de-' (to reverse) and the suffix '-ization' (the process of). It emerged in the early 20th century to describe the disruption of coordinated rhythmic processes.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe how reforested areas changed the timing of snowmelt compared to open areas, preventing all the water from rushing off at once. This delay helped reduce peak water flow in the streams.
In the early 1930s, New York State bought 340,000 acres of abandoned farmland for trees. 26 years later, t
Read the full article ↗The Economic Times