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Exfoliation

noun

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

Etymology

From Latin exfoliare (to remove leaves).

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