exareolate

/ˌɛɡzərɪˈɒleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or strip away the areoles, especially in the process of grafting cacti.

“The experienced horticulturist had to exareolate the cactus before grafting it onto a new stem.”

Synonyms

  • remove
  • strip

Antonyms

  • attach
  • graft