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deterration.

The uncovering of anything buried or covered with earth; an unearthing.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The uncovering of anything buried or covered with earth; an unearthing.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Latin de + terra (“earth”) + -ation. Compare French déterrer (“to unearth”).

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