sloughing

• Substantivo que designa o processo de descarte, eliminação ou rejeição de algo, como células mortas da pele, tecido necrosado ou hábitos antigos.

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

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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.

   Descamação ou eliminação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdesquamationexfoliationmoltingpeelingshedding

   Antônimosabsorptionassimilationgrowthretention

• Verbo que significa descartar ou livrar-se de tecido morto, pele ou um hábito; também usado na expressão 'slough off'.

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.

   Descamar

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

   Sinônimoscast offdiscardexuviatemoltshedslough off

   Antônimosabsorbacquiregainholdkeepretain

Variantes phrasalslough off