Definition of Peeling

1. Noun. Loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales.

Exact synonyms: Desquamation, Shedding
Generic synonyms: Organic Phenomenon
Derivative terms: Desquamate, Peel

Definition of Peeling

1. Noun. The act of removing the outer surface in strips. ¹

2. Noun. Strips of an outer rind or surface that has been removed. ¹

3. Verb. (present participle of peel) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Peeling

1. a piece or strip that has been peeled off [n -S]

Medical Definition of Peeling

1. A stripping off or loss of epidermis, as in sunburn or toxic epidermal necrolysis. Origin: M.E. Pelen (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Peeling

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peel me a grape
peel of
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peel out
peel strength
peelable
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peeled
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peelers
peelhouse
peelhouses
peeling (current term)
peeling grapes
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peengeing
peenges
peenging
peening

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