What is another word for Flaking?

Pronunciation: [flˈe͡ɪkɪŋ] (IPA)

Flaking is a term used to describe the process of small pieces of a substance separating or falling off from a larger surface. There are several synonyms for this word, including peeling, shedding, chipping, crumbling, splintering, and disintegrating. Each of these words describes a slightly different type of flaking, ranging from the gentle peeling of paint or old skin to the more rapid and violent splintering of wood or concrete. While the specific synonym used may vary depending on the context and the substance being described, all of these words capture the essential essence of flaking and its many potential variations.

Synonyms for Flaking:

What are the hypernyms for Flaking?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Flaking

The time is of thunder And fields new turned under, Of budding and waking; Of thorn-blossom Flaking.
"A Legend of Old Persia and Other Poems"
A. B. S. Tennyson
We had gone but few rods before a carriage drove to the tomb, and the chisel and hammer were Flaking off keepsakes for four men.
"A Woman's Life-Work Labors and Experiences"
Laura S. Haviland
The other is called "Flaking."
"If You're Going to Live in the Country"
Thomas H. Ormsbee and Richmond Huntley

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