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DECORTICATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Decorticate.

Decorticate - as a verb

Remove the outer layer of

Example: "Decorticate a tree branch"

Remove the cortex of (an organ)

Example Sentences

"The surgeons successfully decorticated the patient's brain to remove the tumor."
"The arborist decorticated the tree before pruning its branches."
"The chef decorticated the shrimp before cooking it."
"The scientist decorticated the seed to study its internal structure."
"In order to extract the fibers, the workers decorticated the jute plants."
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Word Game Points

Is DECORTICATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, decorticate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DECORTICATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is DECORTICATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, decorticate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DECORTICATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is DECORTICATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, decorticate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DECORTICATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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