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DECORTICATION Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word decortication. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word decortication. (close relations)
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decorticating

Best Alternative Words for DECORTICATION

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peeling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales

removal
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of removing

• dismissal from office

stripping
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the removal of covering

barking
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

• a noise resembling the bark of a dog

• a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts

• the sound made by a dog

verb

• speak in an unfriendly tone

• cover with bark

• remove the bark of a tree

• make barking sounds

• tan (a skin) with bark tannins

excortication
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Best Hypernyms For DECORTICATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for decortication, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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operation surgery
Phrases (3)
surgical operationsurgical proceduresurgical process

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