Definitions for ecocideˈɛk əˌsaɪd, ˈi kə-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ec•o•cideˈɛk əˌsaɪd, ˈi kə-(n.)
the destruction of large areas of the environment by such activity as overexploitation of resources or dumping of toxic chemicals.
Category: Ecology
Origin of ecocide:
1965–70, Amer.
ec`o•ci′dal(adj.)
Wiktionary
ecocide(Noun)
The complete destruction of an ecosystem due to human activities. It may result from exploitation of resources, nuclear warfare or the dumping of harmful chemicals.
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