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to remove of all covering or surface layers
  • Excessive logging has denuded the hillside of trees.

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The first known use of denude was in the 15th century

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“Denude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denude. Accessed 9 Jul. 2020.

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