scaling

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[ˈskeɪlɪŋ], (Noun)

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- the removal of the scales from something
(e.g: fresh fish processing is highly labour-intensive, mainly in the scaling)

- the formation of scales, especially on the skin
(e.g: moisturizers can ease drying and scaling)


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[ˈskeɪlɪŋ], (Adjective)

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- (especially of skin or paint) tending to crack and come away in thin pieces
(e.g: do not paint over loose or scaling paint)


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