Associations to the word «Exfoliation»

Wiktionary

EXFOLIATION, noun. The scaling off of a bone, a rock, or a mineral, etc.; the state of being exfoliated.
EXFOLIATION, noun. The loss of leaves from a plant.
EXFOLIATION, noun. The removal of a layer of skin, as in cosmetic preparation.

Dictionary definition

EXFOLIATION, noun. The peeling off in flakes or scales of bark or dead skin; "exfoliation is increased by sunburn".
EXFOLIATION, noun. A thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin.

Wise words

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