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des·qua·mate  (dskw-mt)

intr.v. des·qua·mat·ed, des·qua·mat·ing, des·qua·mates

To shed, peel, or come off in scales. Used of skin.

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[Latin dsqumre, dsqumt- : d-, de- + squma, scale.]

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desqua·mation n.

Thesaurus

Verb

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desquamate - peel off in scales; "dry skin desquamates" peel off exuviate, molt, moult, slough, shed - cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; "our dog sheds every Spring"