Meaning of the word exfoliate in English
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exfoliate
US /eksˈfoʊ.li.eɪt/
UK /eksˈfoʊ.li.eɪt/
Verb
1.
to wash or rub the surface of the body with a rough substance or device to remove dead cells
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She uses a scrub to exfoliate her skin twice a week.
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It's important to exfoliate regularly for healthy skin.
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2.
(of a material) to come off in scales or layers
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The old paint began to exfoliate from the wall.
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Certain rocks will exfoliate due to weathering.
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