slough off
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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At the same time, there is growing concern about the health and environmental consequences of microplastics — the bits of degraded plastic that slough off as the product ages, or is used, or washed.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2024
It probably gets into the water as bits slough off when the bottle is squeezed or gets exposed to heat.
From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2024
After a week or two, slough off their dried, leathery skin and pulp to reveal the beans within.
From Washington Times • Oct. 17, 2023
In court papers accusing Boeing of trying to slough off its share of the cleanup bill, the Port said the total cost could top $1 billion.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2023
The back of the throat and the lining of the windpipe may also slough off, and the dead tissue slides down the windpipe into the lungs or is coughed up with sputum.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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