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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.


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Other Words From

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

Origin of denudation1

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

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

He 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.

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

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