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shedding

SHEH-dihng
noun
1
The process of losing hair, skin, leaves, or similar material naturally.
"Spring is peak shedding season for most dog breeds."

How to Use Shedding

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In plain EnglishLosing something naturally over time — usually hair, fur, skin, or leaves.

Common pairings
dog shedding shedding season skin shedding

Word Forms

sheddings plural

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