English dictionary

shedding

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the process whereby something is shed

noun.process

Synonyms sloughing

Source: WordNet 3.0
loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales

noun.phenomenon

Synonyms desquamation peeling

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of shedding, separating, or casting off or out; as, the <i>shedding</i> of blood.

noun

Source: webster1913