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DESQUAMATING Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word desquamating. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word desquamating. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DESQUAMATING

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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

shedding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the process whereby something is shed

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

exfoliating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• spread by opening the leaves of

• cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters

• remove the surface, in scales or laminae

• come off in a very thin piece

• grow by producing or unfolding leaves

peel off
verbv
verb

• peel off the outer layer of something

• take off, as with some difficulty

• leave a formation

• come off in flakes or thin small pieces

• peel off in scales

Best Hypernyms For DESQUAMATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for desquamating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
exuviate molt moult shed slough

Alternatives for PEELING

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