noun
denudation
Denudation (noun) means the act of stripping off covering, or removing the surface; a making bare.
noun
1
The act of stripping off covering, or removing the surface; a making bare.
2
The loss of the cellular covering of (the interior or exterior surface of an organ, etc.).
3
The laying bare of rocks by the washing away of the overlying earth, etc.; or the excavation and removal of them by the action of running water.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “denudation”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Etymology
From Middle French dénudation, from Latin denudatio.
Rhymes for denudation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
See all rhymes for denudation →
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of denudation?
"denudation" (noun) means the act of stripping off covering, or removing the surface; a making bare.
What are the different meanings of denudation?
"denudation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of stripping off covering, or removing the surface; a making bare; 2. The loss of the cellular covering of (the interior or exterior surface of an organ, etc.); 3. The laying bare of rocks by the washing away of the overlying earth, etc.; or the excavation and removal of them by the action of running water.