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salinization

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salinization [‚sal·ən·ə′zā·shən]
(geology)
In a soil of an arid, poorly drained region, the accumulation of soluble salts by the evaporation of the waters that bore them to the soil zone.


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The diversion of waters to this artificial carrier has grave implications, resulting in the depletion and salinization of the Jordan River south of the Sea of Galilee, and devastating agriculture on the Jordanian side of the river.
Soils--the mantle for life: Humans depend on soil, but mismanagement has led to erosion, depletion, and salinization in many regions.
Groundwater, too, is being affected by pollution, salinization, and overuse.
 
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