deforest

[ dee-fawr-ist, -for- ]

verb (used with object)

1. to divest or clear of forests or trees:

   Poor planning deforested the area in ten years.

deforest

/ diːˈfɒrɪst /

verb

1. tr to clear of trees Alsodisforest

DeForest

/ dĭ-fôr′ĭst /

1. American electrical engineer and inventor who is known as "the father of radio." He patented more than 300 inventions, including the triode electron tube, which made it possible to amplify and detect radio waves.

Derived Forms

• deˈforester, noun
• deˌforesˈtation, noun

Other Words From

• de·forest·ation noun
• de·forest·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of deforest¹

First recorded in 1530–40; de- + forest

Example Sentences

In this, globally operating trading companies agreed to no longer purchase soy grown in freshly deforested areas.

From Science Daily

In Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state, the first cases in the current outbreak were detected near recently deforested areas.

From Science Magazine

“Our forest is no longer deforested: the animals are awake and we’re more awake,” he said.

From Seattle Times

But they were helpless against years-long droughts and also are believed to have deforested vast tracts for agriculture.

From Science Daily

The researchers found that over 80% of the land deforested for EU production is used to grow soya, palm oil, cocoa, and coffee.

From Science Daily