decortication en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /diːˌkɔːtɪˈkeɪʃən/ (UK)
Etymology
From Latin dēcorticātiōn-, dēcorticātiō.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The removal of the surface layer, membrane, or fibrous cover of anything
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| decortications | Number=Plur | lexicographic |