Meaning of the word sloughing in English

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sloughing

US /ˈslʌfɪŋ/
UK /ˈslʌfɪŋ/

Noun

the act of shedding or casting off dead skin, tissue, or other material

Example:
The snake's sloughing of its old skin revealed a vibrant new one underneath.
Regular exfoliation aids in the natural sloughing of dead skin cells.
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