Revegetate: meaning, definitions and examples
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revegetate
[ riːˈvɛdʒɪˌteɪt ]
environmental restoration
To revegetate means to reintroduce vegetation to an area that has been stripped of its natural plant life, typically as part of an environmental restoration project. This process involves planting native trees, shrubs, and grasses to help stabilize the soil, prevent erosion, and create a healthier ecosystem.
Synonyms
re-green, re-vegetate, replant.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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revegetate |
Use this word in a scientific or environmental context, especially when referring to the process of growing plants again in an area where vegetation has been lost.
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replant |
This word is best for general use, especially in gardening or when discussing replacing plants or trees. It is commonly used in everyday conversation.
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re-green |
Utilize this term in environmental discussions, especially when speaking informally about making an area green again with plants or trees. It's more casual compared to 'revegetate'.
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re-vegetate |
Similar to 'revegetate', use it in scientific or environmental contexts. This term may appear in technical reports and articles about restoring plant life.
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Examples of usage
- After the mining operation was completed, the company worked to revegetate the land and restore it to its natural state.
- Volunteers spent the weekend revegetating the riverbank to enhance biodiversity in the area.
Translations
Translations of the word "revegetate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 revegetar
🇮🇳 पुनः वनस्पति लगाना
🇩🇪 wiederbegrünen
🇮🇩 menghutankan kembali
🇺🇦 відновити рослинність
🇵🇱 rewegetować
🇯🇵 再植生する
🇫🇷 reverdir
🇪🇸 revegetar
🇹🇷 yeniden bitkilendirmek
🇰🇷 재식생하다
🇸🇦 إعادة الغطاء النباتي
🇨🇿 obnovit vegetaci
🇸🇰 obnoviť vegetáciu
🇨🇳 重新植被
🇸🇮 ponovno ozeleniti
🇮🇸 endurgræða
🇰🇿 өсімдікті қалпына келтіру
🇬🇪 მცენარეულობის აღდგენა
🇦🇿 bitki örtüsünü bərpa etmək
🇲🇽 revegetar
Etymology
The word 'revegetate' combines the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back' with the word 'vegetate', which comes from the Latin 'vegetare' meaning 'to enliven or animate'. The concept of revegetation has become increasingly important in environmental conservation efforts as a way to restore ecosystems that have been damaged by human activities.