denudation

[ den-yoo-dey-shuhn, dee-noo-, -nyoo- ]

noun

1. the act of denuding.
2. the state of being denuded.
3. Geology. the exposing or laying bare of rock by erosive processes.

Other Words From

• denu·dation·al adjective
• de·nu·da·tive [dih-, noo, -d, uh, -tiv, -, nyoo, -], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of denudation¹

1575–85; < Late Latin dēnūdātiōn- (stem of dēnūdātiō ), equivalent to Latin dēnūdāt ( us ) ( denudate ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

The denudation of the Andes is so extraordinarily rapid that it would be a singular fact if this river did not yield float gold.

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The denudation of that range was allowed to go on for an inordinate time with disastrous results to the plains below.

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He also accumulated valuable data concerning the stupendous effects of sub-aerial denudation at great elevations.

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In his rear all was secure in spite of the denudation of the garrisons.

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There is an enormous difference between mean and maximum denudation and deposition.

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