word
salinization
sah-lih-nuh-ZAY-shun
ˌsælɪnəˈzeɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
salinization
Dictionary meaning
The process by which soil or water becomes excessively salty.
History and origin
From saline.
Examples
- Poor irrigation practices can cause salinization in dry farming regions.
Common mispronunciations
say-lih-nye-ZAY-shun
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