denudation
[ den-yoo-dey-shuhn, dee-noo-, -nyoo- ]
Origin of denudation
1Other words from denudation
- den·u·da·tion·al, adjective
- de·nu·da·tive [dih-noo-duh-tiv, -nyoo-], /dɪˈnu də tɪv, -ˈnyu-/, adjective
Words Nearby denudation
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How to use denudation in a sentence
The denudation of the Andes is so extraordinarily rapid that it would be a singular fact if this river did not yield float gold.
The Terms of Surrender | Louis TracyThe denudation of that range was allowed to go on for an inordinate time with disastrous results to the plains below.
The Panjab, North-West Frontier Province, and Kashmir | Sir James McCrone DouieHe also accumulated valuable data concerning the stupendous effects of sub-aerial denudation at great elevations.
In his rear all was secure in spite of the denudation of the garrisons.
Monk | Julian CorbettThere is an enormous difference between mean and maximum denudation and deposition.
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