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arabian desert
a desert in E Egypt, between the Nile, the Gulf of Suez, and the Red Sea: mountainous parts rise over 1800 m (6000 ft). Area: about 220 000 sq km (85 000 sq miles) -
dasht-e-kavir
large salt-desert plateau in NC Iran: c. 18,000 sq mi (46,620 sq km) -
desert rat
a jerboa, Jaculus orientalis, inhabiting the deserts of N Africa -
desert varnish
the dark, lustrous coating or crust, usually of manganese and iron oxides, that forms on rocks, pebbles, etc., when exposed to weathering in the desert. -
desertification
Desertification is the process by which a piece of land becomes dry, empty, and unsuitable for growing trees or crops on. -
great victoria desert
a desert in SW central Australia. 125,000 sq. mi. (324,000 sq. km).