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Definition of: denude
(di·n
d′, -nyd′) v.t. ·nud·ed, ·nud·ing
1. To strip the covering from; make naked.
2. Geol. To wear away or remove overlying matter from, and so expose to view. [<L denudare <de- down, completely + nudare strip <nudus bare, naked]
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