exfoliation

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21
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11

Definition of exfoliation

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The scaling off of a bone, a rock, or a mineral, etc.; the state of being exfoliated.
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The scaling off of a bone, a rock, or a mineral, etc.; the state of being exfoliated.
  2. (countable, uncountable)The removal of a layer of dead skin, as in cosmetic preparation.
  3. (countable, uncountable)The loss of leaves from a plant.

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Etymology

From Latin exfoliare (to remove leaves).

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