shedable

/ˈʃiːdəbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

capable of being shed or thrown off, especially in reference to a skin or outer layer.

“The shedable skin of the caterpillar eventually turned into a beautiful butterfly.”

2. adjective

liable to shed or fall off, especially in reference to hair or a part of the body.

“As she aged, her shedable hair began to thin out noticeably.”

Synonyms

  • peeling
  • shedding
  • sloughing

Antonyms

  • irremovable
  • permanently attached