flaking

ˈfleɪkɪŋ
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Translation of flaking from English into Dutch,

Adjective

surface

breaking into small thin pieces or layers
  • The flaking paint came off in thin pieces.De schilferende verf kwam in dunne stukjes los.

Noun

1.

surface change

the process of breaking off in thin pieces
afschilfering afbladdering
  • Flaking of the paint was visible after the storm.Afschilfering van de verf was zichtbaar na de storm.
2.

loose fragment

a small piece that has broken off a surface
schilfer mafbladdering
  • There was flaking on the old painted wall.Er zat schilfer op de oude geverfde muur.
3.

archaeology

TECH.
the act of shaping stone tools by removing thin pieces
TECH.
afslagtechniek afslag mvlakslag retouche
  • Flaking was used to make sharp stone blades.Afslagtechniek werd gebruikt om scherpe stenen messen te maken.
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Synonyms and analogies of flaking in English

Examples of flaking in a sentence

  • The flaking wallpaper revealed decades-old plaster underneath.
  • The inspector noted flaking on the ceiling near the leaking pipe.
  • Regular sanding prevented flaking of the varnish on the boat’s rails.
  • The contractor blamed the flaking on years of damp.
  • I brushed away the flaking from the rusted railing.
  • Students practiced flaking obsidian under close supervision in the lab.
flake
fleɪk
Verb
intr.
1.

material

break off in small thin pieces
bladderen schilferen afschilferen
  • The paint began to flake off the walls.De verf begon van de muren te bladderen.
2.

reliability

US
prove unreliable or fail to follow through
US
  • He tends to flake on his commitments.Hij laat vaak verstek gaan bij zijn verplichtingen.
Noun
1.

materials

small thin piece or layer of something
  • She brushed a flake of paint off her shoulder.Ze veegde een verfschilfer van haar schouder.
2.

weather

small crystal of snow
  • A single flake of snow landed on her nose.Een enkele sneeuwvlok landde op haar neus.

Expressions with flake: examples in English and translations in Dutch

afbladderen
afschilferen
The paint began to flake off the old barn door.
laten zitten
She flaked on our dinner plans last night.
in slaap vallen
wegdommelen
After the hike, I just flaked out on the couch.
zemelenvlok
tarwevlok
I had bran flakes with milk for breakfast.
vlokzout
Sprinkle flake salt on top for extra crunch.
loodwit
The artist preferred using flake white for its texture.

Translations of "flaking" in Context ordered by category and frequency

schilfering

Beginning fine lines, flaking, irritation and dry patches against.

Gaat fijne lijntjes, schilfering, irritatie en droge plekken tegen.

schilferen

Excessive flaking during a protracted period of dryness of the lips.

Overmatig schilferen tijdens een langdurige periode van droogte van de lippen.

afschilferen

A well primed surface prevents bubbles and flaking once the topcoat is applied.

Een goed voorbehandeld oppervlak voorkomt blaasjes en afschilferen zodra de toplaag wordt aangebracht.

schilfers

Helps to alleviate flaking and chronically dry, irritated scalp.

Helpt te verlichten van schilfers en een droge, geïrriteerde hoofdhuid.

schilferende

This means the graphite is much softer and also forms flaking layers.

Daardoor is grafiet veel zachter en vormt het tevens schilferende laagjes.

afbladderende

He scratched away flaking paint before repainting the wooden fence.

Hij krabde de afbladderende verf weg voordat hij de houten schutting opnieuw schilderde.

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Other translations for flaking:

  • vlokken
  • schilfertjes
  • afbladderen
  • bladderen

flaking: Examples and translations in context

The flaking can also occur more in certain places and be larger.

De schilfering kan ook op bepaalde plekken meer voorkomen en groter zijn.

Deep cleanses and moisturizes the scalp and prevents further flaking.

Reinigt diep en hydrateert de hoofdhuid en voorkomt zo verdere schilfering.

Initially, there is itching and a slight flaking of the skin.

Aanvankelijk is er jeuk en een lichte schilfering van de huid.

It causes flaking, redness and hypersensitivity of the skin when touched.

Hierbij ontstaat schilfering, roodheid en overgevoeligheid van de huid bij aanraking.

Protects against splashes and flaking by freezing and thawing.

Biedt bescherming tegen spatten en schilfering door vriezen en dooien.

Relieves inflammation, moisturizes the skin and prevents it from flaking.

Verlicht ontstekingen, hydrateert de huid en voorkomt schilfering.

The medication can cause skin flaking, puffiness.

Het medicijn kan schilfering van de huid, wallen veroorzaken.

It is no blisters, flaking and other defects.

Het is geen blaren, schilfering en andere gebreken.

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