Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nudation
noun
/njuːˈdeɪʃən/
Definition
The act of shedding leaves or other parts of a plant.
Examples
- The nudation of the trees in autumn creates a beautiful landscape with falling leaves.
- Following a period of nudation, the plant was ready to grow new foliage in the spring.
Meaning
Nudation refers to the process where a plant loses its leaves, particularly in response to seasonal changes or environmental conditions.
Synonyms
- Shedding
- Abscission
- Deciduation
