Found 2 items, similar to sloughing.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: sloughing sloughing n : the process whereby something is shed [syn: shedding]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Sloughing Slough \Slough\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Sloughed; p. pr. & vb. n. Sloughing.] (Med.) To form a slough; to separate in the form of dead matter from the living tissues; -- often used with off, or away; as, a sloughing ulcer; the dead tissues slough off slowly. [1913 Webster] Sloughing \Slough"ing\, n. (Zo["o]l.) The act of casting off the skin or shell, as do insects and crustaceans; ecdysis. [1913 Webster]