exarate

/ɛksˈɑrɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or wear away the outer layer of something, especially the skin or bark of a plant, by peeling or scraping.

“The gardener tried to exarate the dried leaves from the tree trunk.”

2. noun

a substance that has been exarated, especially the outer layer of skin or bark.

“The exarate of the tree provided a natural mulch for the garden.”

Synonyms

  • peel
  • scrape
  • strip

Antonyms

  • encase
  • encrust