Denudation (Noun)
Meaning
The removal of covering.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The erosion of the cliff face led to the denudation of the underlying rock, exposing it to further weathering.
- The patient underwent a surgical procedure to correct the denudation of the bone, which had been damaged in the accident.
- The clearing of the forest resulted in the denudation of the hillside, leaving it vulnerable to landslides.
- The removal of the tree roots caused the denudation of the soil, leaving it exposed to erosion.
- The sandblasting process caused the denudation of the old paint, revealing the original surface beneath.