sloughing

• Processus par lequel quelque chose est rejeté, éliminé ou se détache, comme des cellules mortes de la peau ou de vieilles habitudes.

A noun referring to the process by which something is shed, cast off, or discarded, such as dead skin cells or old habits.

indénombrable

1. Shedding or casting offB2formal

   The process by which a layer of dead tissue, skin, or other material is shed or removed from the body or surface.

   desquamation

   • The snake's sloughing of its skin is a natural process.
   • The wound showed signs of sloughing of dead tissue.
   • Regular exfoliation helps with the sloughing of dead skin cells.

   Synonymesdesquamationexfoliationmoltingpeelingshedding

   Antonymesabsorptionassimilationgrowthretention

• Verbe signifiant perdre ou rejeter des tissus morts, de la peau ou une habitude ; également utilisé dans le verbe à particule 'slough off' (se débarrasser de).

A verb meaning to shed or cast off dead tissue, skin, or a habit; also used in the phrasal verb 'slough off'.

1. Cast off or shedB2formal

   To shed or discard an outer layer, such as skin, hair, or feathers, as part of a natural process.

   se dépouiller de / perdre

   • The snake sloughs its skin several times a year.
   • Birds slough their feathers during molting season.
   • The deer sloughs its antlers annually.

   Synonymescast offdiscardexuviatemoltshedslough off

   Antonymesabsorbacquiregainholdkeepretain

Variantes phrasalslough off