Exfoliate
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɛksˈfoʊlieɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Exfoliate is a verb meaning To remove the leaves from a plant.
Meaning
To remove the leaves from a plant.
More Meanings
- To remove a layer of dead skin cells, as in cosmetic preparation.
- (mineralogy) To split into scales, especially to become converted into scales as the result of heat or decomposition.
Word Forms
- exfoliates
- exfoliating
- exfoliated
Synonyms for exfoliate
Depending on context, synonyms include defoliate, unleave, unleaf.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unleave, defoliate, disleaf, unleaf, peel, disleave.
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