ClimateAugust 19, 2026
salinisation
sal-uh-nuh-ZAY-shun
Definition
The process by which the salt content of soil increases, often rendering the land less fertile and unsuitable for plant growth.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'sal' (meaning salt) and the suffix '-ize' (to make), reflecting the accumulation of salt in an environment that naturally lacks it.
In the news
The expert cites salinisation as one of the specific indicators of soil degradation in France, highlighting how human-induced changes can harm the land's chemical properties.
How degradation and drought are threatening the land that feeds us
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