Denudate

/ˈdɛnjʊdeɪt/ adjective

Definition

Stripped bare; having lost covering or protective layers (rarely used).

Etymology

From Latin denudatus (made bare), past participle of denudare. An archaic or specialized adjective form that parallels the verb denude.

Kelly Says

This is a rare botanical and geological term—you might see it describing denudate rocks (stripped of vegetation) or denudate leaves (missing their outer coating), though 'denuded' is far more common.

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