ˌdē(ˌ)n(y)üˈdāshən, ˌdenyəˈ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Late Latin denudation-, denudatio, from Latin denudatus + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the act of denuding or the state of being denuded : exposure , divestiture
2. : the laying bare of rocks or a formation through the removal of overlying material by erosion ; also : the entire process of erosion whereby the land is worn down
3. : complete destruction of trees and humus in a forest : burnout