Disboscation

Disboscation
Disboscation Dis`bos*ca"tion, n. [Pref. dis- + F. bosquet grove.] Converting forest land into cleared or arable land; removal of a forest. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]

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  • disboscation — noun deforestation for the purpose of creating cleared arable land for farming. See Also: deforestation …   Wiktionary

  • disboscation — n. converting forest land into cleared or arable land; removal of a forest …   English contemporary dictionary

  • disboscation — …   Useful english dictionary

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