Exfoliation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Exfoliation is a noun meaning The scaling off of a bone, a rock, or a mineral, etc.; the state of being exfoliated.
Meaning
The scaling off of a bone, a rock, or a mineral, etc.; the state of being exfoliated.
More Meanings
- (cosmetics) The removal of a layer of dead skin, as in cosmetic preparation.
- (possible misuse) The loss of leaves from a plant.
Word Forms
- exfoliations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include defurfuration, desquamation, ecdysis, scaling, sheeting, sleeking.
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