desquamate meaning

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desquamate (verb): peel off in scales.

Definition of desquamate

  1. peel off in scales
    • dry skin desquamates

    Synonyms: peel off

    Type of: shed

    Related forms: desquamation

Scrabble score: 22 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in TE · 10-letter words

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