noun ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The scaling off of a bone, a rock, or a mineral, etc.; the state of being exfoliated. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin wordnet
3. 3
   The removal of a layer of dead skin, as in cosmetic preparation. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   the peeling off in flakes or scales of bark or dead skin wordnet
5. 5
   The loss of leaves from a plant. countable, uncountable

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Example

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"Benedito's spa has a body exfoliation treatment."

Etymology

From Latin exfoliare (to remove leaves).

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