Definition of Sloughing

1. Noun. The process whereby something is shed.

Exact synonyms: Shedding
Specialized synonyms: Abscission, Ecdysis, Molt, Molting, Moult, Moulting
Generic synonyms: Biological Process, Organic Process
Derivative terms: Shed, Slough

Definition of Sloughing

1. n. The act of casting off the skin or shell, as do insects and crustaceans; ecdysis.

Definition of Sloughing

1. Verb. (present participle of slough) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sloughing

1. slough [v] - See also: slough

Medical Definition of Sloughing

1. The act of casting off the skin or shell, as do insects and crustaceans; ecdysis. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sloughing

slouches
slouchier
slouchiest
slouchily
slouchiness
slouchinesses
slouching
slouchingly
slouchy
slough
slough of despond
sloughed
sloughier
sloughiest
sloughing (current term)
sloughing phagedena
sloughing ulcer
sloughs
sloughy
slovakia
slove
sloven
slovenia
slovenlier
slovenliest
slovenlike
slovenliness
slovenlinesses
slovenly

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