Denudative

/ˈdɛnjʊdeɪtɪv/ adjective

Definition

Characterized by or causing denudation; tending to strip away surface material.

Etymology

From denude + -ative (having a tendency to). A geological adjective formed following standard English word formation patterns.

Kelly Says

You might read about 'denudative forces'—a way of describing how wind, water, and ice systematically wear away landscapes over geologic time scales.

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