exfoliate

Verb

Meaning

To separate and come off in scales or laminae, as pieces of carious bone or of bark.

To split into scales, especially to become converted into scales at the result of heat or decomposition.

To remove scales, laminae, or splinters from the surface of.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

peel flake scale layer split skin strip chip burst breach bare shed bust blister molt
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Antonyms

cleave have last make provide dress
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Hypernyms

open spread cast grow drop chip

Derivatives

exfoliated exfoliating

Examples

plants exfoliate Source: Internet

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Made with pure, natural sisal, this Goop brush was designed to exfoliate the body and sweep away dead skin. Source: Internet

Cells may exfoliate onto the cervix and be collected from there, so as with endocervical cells, abnormal cells can be recognised if present but the Pap Test should not be used as a screening tool for endometrial malignancy. Source: Internet

Made with pomegranate, pear, and blueberry seeds, this vegan and all-natural soap is bound to cleanse and exfoliate at the same time. Source: Internet

Honey also contains enzymes that aid dissolve dead skin cells assists to naturally exfoliate dry the self! Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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