Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
denudement
Noun
/dɪˈnjuː.də.mənt/
Definition
The act of stripping away or removing covering, especially the removal of a layer of soil or vegetation.
Examples
- The denudement of the hills caused significant soil erosion.
- Through denudement, the archaeologists were able to uncover ancient artifacts.
- Environmental studies often explore the effects of denudement on local wildlife.
Meaning
Denudement refers to the process of exposing something by removing its outer layers or coverings.
Synonyms
- Striping
- Despoilation
- Clearance
- Exhumation
