shedding

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the process whereby something is shed
  2. noun loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales
  3. verb get rid of

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Synonyms

sloughing

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