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desquamating

/dɛsˈkwæmeɪtɪŋ/

desquamatingnoun

/ˈdɛskwəmeɪtɪŋ/

/ˈdɛskwəˌmeɪtɪŋ/

Used as a gerund to denote the act or process of desquamation; functions as an uncountable noun.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

skin peeling

desquamatingadjective

more desquamating

Comp.

most desquamating

Super.

/dɛsˈkwæməteɪtɪŋ/

/dɛsˈkwæmeɪtɪŋ/

Translations

шелушащийся

The desquamating skin was a sign of the healing process.

Шелушащаяся кожа была признаком процесса заживления.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

desquamateverb

desquamating

Gerund

desquamated

Past Simple

desquamated

Past Participle

desquamating

Gerund

/dɛsˈkwæmeɪt/

Translations

шелушиться

After the sunburn, his skin began to desquamate.

После солнечного ожога его кожа начала шелушиться.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

shed

peel

slough off

exfoliate