disquamation obs.f. desquamation. So disquaˈmator(seequot.). 1656Blount Glossogr., Disquamation, a scaling of fish, a taking off the shell or bark.1674Ibid. (ed. 4), Disquamator, a Chyrurgeon's or Apothecaries Instrument, to take off the scum, rind or bark of any thing.