population explosion

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The geometric expansion of a biological population, especially the unchecked growth in human population resulting from a decrease in infant mortality and an increase in longevity.

population explosion

(Sociology) a rapid increase in the size of a population caused by such factors as a sudden decline in infant mortality or an increase in life expectancy

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population explosion n → boom m inv demografico

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