noun · academic
salinization
/ˌsælɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/sa·li·ni·ZA·tion
the process by which water-soluble salts accumulate in the soil, often reducing fertility
Examples
“Excessive irrigation without drainage often leads to salinization of arable land.”
“Salinization is a serious problem in many irrigated regions.”
“Measures like improved drainage help prevent salinization.”
Band 8 sentence
“Inadequate drainage combined with high evaporation accelerates salinization, rendering fertile fields unproductive within a few seasons.”
Collocations
- soil salinization
- irrigation-induced salinization
- prevent salinization
Word family
Common mistakes
The soil has a high salinization.→The soil has high salinity.
Farmers salinize the fields every year.→Poor irrigation practices can salinize the fields.
Say it for a higher band
5saltiness→6salinity→7+salinization
Synonyms
salting
Easily confused
salinity
“The salinity of the irrigation water increased after seasonal floods.”
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