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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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KEEP
(verb) cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., âkeep cleanâ; âhold in placeâ; âShe always held herself as a ladyâ; âThe students keep me on my toesâ
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