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denudation

/dɛˈnjuːdɪˌeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does denudation mean?

noun

The act of stripping or removing something, especially vegetation or a covering, from a surface. The process of wearing away or eroding a surface, especially a landscape, through natural forces such as wind or water.

Example

"The denudation of the forest floor revealed a hidden stream."

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