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DESQUAMATION Synonyms

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

Best Alternative Words for DESQUAMATION

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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

scaling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of arranging in a graduated series

• act of measuring or arranging or adjusting according to a scale

• ascent by or as if by a ladder

flaking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a crystal of snow

• a person with an unusual or odd personality

• a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

verb

• form into flakes

• cover with flakes or as if with flakes

• come off in flakes or thin small pieces

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

Best Hypernyms For DESQUAMATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for desquamation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
exfoliation molt shedding
Phrases (1)
organic phenomenon

Alternatives for PEELING

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