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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

sloughing

/ˈsloʊ.ɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does sloughing mean?

verb

The act of shedding or peeling off, especially of the skin or a layer of tissue. The process of shedding or peeling off, especially of the skin or a layer of tissue.

Example

"The snake's skin was undergoing sloughing, revealing a new layer underneath."

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