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desquamating

UK
/dɛsˈkwæmeɪtɪŋ/
US
/dɛsˈkwæmeɪtɪŋ/

Translations

desquamatingnoun
UK
/ˈdɛskwəmeɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɛskwəˌmeɪtɪŋ/
Used as a gerund to denote the act or process of desquamation; functions as an uncountable noun.
Synonyms
skin peeling
keratolysis
scaling
sloughing
exfoliation
peeling
desquamation
desquamatingadjective
more desquamating
Comp.
most desquamating
Super.
UK
/dɛsˈkwæməteɪtɪŋ/
US
/dɛsˈkwæmeɪtɪŋ/
The desquamating skin was a sign of the healing process.
Шелушащаяся кожа была признаком процесса заживления.
Synonyms
scaling
peeling
flaking
exfoliating
desquamateverb

desquamating

Gerund

desquamated
Past Simple
desquamated
Past Participle
desquamating
Gerund
UK
/dɛsˈkwæmeɪt/
US
/dɛsˈkwæmeɪt/
After the sunburn, his skin began to desquamate.
После солнечного ожога его кожа начала шелушиться.
Synonyms
shed
peel
slough off
exfoliate

Definitions

desquamatingnoun
The act or process of shedding or peeling off the outer layer of skin or other tissue.
Desquamating occurs a few days after the initial rash appears.
desquamatingadjective
Relating to the process of shedding or peeling off the outer layer of skin.
The desquamating skin on her sunburned shoulders was a clear sign of healing.
desquamateverb
To shed, peel, or come off in scales or flakes, typically referring to skin.
After the sunburn, her skin began to desquamate, leaving patches of new skin underneath.
To cause the outer layer of skin or tissue to shed or peel off.
The dermatologist used a mild acid solution to desquamate the patient's damaged epidermis.
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