Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
denudate
verb
/dɪˈnjuːdeɪt/
Definition
To remove covering or to strip away.
Examples
- The heavy rain can denudate the hillsides, causing soil erosion.
- Archaeologists often denudate layers of soil to uncover ancient artifacts.
- The process of building the new road will denudate the forest area.
Meaning
Denudate refers to the action of removing or exposing something by stripping away its covering. This term can apply to natural processes, such as erosion, or to activities such as the clearing of vegetation.
Synonyms
- Strip
- Clear
- Expose
- Uncover
