DECORTICATION

decortication

(noun) removal of the outer covering of an organ or part

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

decortication (countable and uncountable, plural decortications)

The removal of the surface layer, membrane, or fibrous cover of anything

Source: Wiktionary


De*cor`ti*ca"tion, n. Etym: [L. decorticatio: cf. F. décortication.]

Definition: The act of stripping off the bark, rind, hull, or outer coat.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SET

(noun) an unofficial association of people or groups; “the smart set goes there”; “they were an angry lot”


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