WaldsterbenPronunciation: /ˈvaltˌʃtɛːb(ə)n, ˈvaltˌʃtɛrbn/Definition of Waldsterben noun [mass noun] disease and death in forest trees in central Europe as a result of atmospheric pollution: the politicians of Europe were galvanized by Waldsterben unlike any environmental issueOrigin: 1980s: from German, from Wald 'forest' + Sterben 'death'
