Defn: The act of throwing up froth or scum; separation of the scum or impurities from liquids; scumming; clarification.
DESPUME
De*spume", v. t. Etym: [Cf. F. despumer. See Despumate.]
Defn: To free from spume or scum. [Obs.]
If honey be despumed. Holland.
DESQUAMATE Des"qua*mate, v. i. Etym: [L. desquamatus, p. p. of desquamare to scale off; de- + squama scale.] (Med.)
Defn: To peel off in the form of scales; to scale off, as the skin in certain diseases.
DESQUAMATION
Des`qua*ma"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. desquamation.] (Med.)
Defn: The separation or shedding of the cuticle or epidermis in the form of flakes or scales; exfoliation, as of bones.
DESQUAMATIVE; DESQUAMATORY
De*squam"a*tive, De*squam"a*to*ry, a.
Defn: Of, pertaining to, or attended with, desquamation.
DESQUAMATORY
De*squam"a*to*ry, n. (Surg.)