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desquamate

 

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Verb desquamate has 1 sense
  1. desquamate, peel off - peel off in scales; "dry skin desquamates"
    --1 is one way to shed, molt, exuviate, moult, slough
    Derived form: noun desquamation1
    Sample sentence:
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Desquamate

Meaning

Desquamate is a verb that means to shed or peel off in scales, often referring to the outer layer of skin.

Usage

Sense 1: In the medical field, desquamate is used to describe the natural process of skin exfoliation.

Example sentence: The doctor assured her that the desquamating skin was a normal part of the healing process.

Sense 2: Desquamate can also be used in a broader sense to describe the shedding or flaking off of any material in layers.

Example sentence: As the tree ages, the bark begins to desquamate, revealing the smooth wood underneath.

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