Shedding (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The process whereby something is shed.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Sloughing

Hypernyms

• Biological Process

Hyponyms

• Molting
• Moult
• Moulting
• Ecdysis

Related Words

• Shed (verb)

Meaning ²

Loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Synonyms

• Peeling
• Desquamation

Hypernyms

• Organic Phenomenon