scaling >> ˈskeɪlɪŋ
Definition: [noun] the removal of the scales from something.
Example: fresh fish processing is highly labour-intensive, mainly in the scaling
Definition: [noun] the formation of scales, especially on the skin.
Example: moisturizers can ease drying and scaling
Definition: [adjective] (especially of skin or paint) tending to crack and come away in thin pieces.
Example: do not paint over loose or scaling paint