nudation

/ˌnjuːdəˈteɪʃən/; /nʌdˈeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of stripping off or removing something, especially a covering or an outer layer.

“The process of nudation is crucial in the development of many organisms.”

Synonyms

  • denudation
  • exfoliation

Antonyms

  • encrustation
  • ossification