Peeling and Rotting

Peeling

Peeling noun - Loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales.
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Rotting and peeling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rotting" instead an adjective "Peeling".

Nearby Words: peel, peeled, peeler

Rotting

Rotting noun - (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action.
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Peeling and rotting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Peeling" instead an adjective "Rotting".

Nearby Words: rot, rotted
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