Environmental destruction Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, May 14, 2019 · 24-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, May 14, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 14, 2019 · 24-Across · 7 letters
ECOCIDE0 of 7 letters revealed
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The complete destruction of an ecosystem due to human activities, such as due to exploitation of resources, nuclear warfare, or the dumping of harmful chemicals.
noun
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