Denudated

/ˈdɛnjʊdeɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Stripped bare or exposed; having had covering material removed by erosion or weathering.

Etymology

Alternative or specialized past participle form of denude or adjective form derived from denudate. The more common form is 'denuded.'

Kelly Says

While 'denuded' is the standard English form, 'denudated' appears in older scientific texts and specialized geological literature to emphasize the process of becoming bare.

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