Dictionary entryCEFR B2noun
scarcity
IPA pronunciation: /ˈskeəsəti/
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нехватка, дефицит
English definition
The state of being scarce or in short supply.
Example
The scarcity of clean water is a major problem in many regions.
Collocations
- water scarcity
- scarcity of resources
- economic scarcity
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