desquamate
[verb]
Synonyms: scale, exfoliate, flake (off), peel

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desquamate verb. ['dɛskwǝmeɪt] E18.
[Latin desquamat- pa. ppl stem of desquamare scale (off), from de- DE- 1 + squama scale: see -ATE³.]
1. verb trans. Remove the scales from, take the surface layer off, peel. E-M18.
2. verb intrans. Come off in the form of scales; flake off. E19.

■ desquamative [dɪ'skwamǝtɪv] adjective characterized by desquamation M19.

■ desquamatory [dɪ'skwamǝt(ǝ)ri] adjective & noun (a) adjective of or pertaining to desquamation; (b) noun a desquamatory implement: M17.

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