exfoliate

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To remove the leaves from a plant
To remove a layer of skin, as in cosmetic preparation
{v} to shell, peel off, scale off as a bone
To separate and come off in scales or laminæ, as pieces of carious bone or of bark
To remove scales, laminæ, or splinters from the surface of
{f} remove in layers, peel off in thin sections; shed in layers; flake off (such as dead skin)
grow by producing or unfolding leaves; "plants exfoliate" come off in a very thin piece remove the surface, in scales or laminae cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters spread by opening the leaves of
cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters
a noun, used in patent literature to describe a surface treated nanoclay, which posesses a sufficiently enlarged gallery spacing to permit the nanoclay to fully disperse (exfoliate) in a plastic matrix
come off in a very thin piece
spread by opening the leaves of
grow by producing or unfolding leaves; "plants exfoliate"
vt (L ex, out; folium, leaf) peeling off in thin layers, shreds, or plates, as the bark of some trees
To split into scales, especially to become converted into scales at the result of heat or decomposition
come off in a very thin piece remove the surface, in scales or laminae cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters spread by opening the leaves of
The natural habit of trees for the bark to peel off in shreds or thin layers
To exfoliate your skin means to remove the dead cells from its surface using something such as a brush or a special cream. Exfoliate your back at least once a week. + exfoliating ex·fo·li·at·ing a gentle exfoliating cream. + exfoliation ex·fo·lia·tion There is little doubt that skin does benefit from exfoliation. to remove dead cells from your skin in order to make it smoother
remove the surface, in scales or laminae
exfoliation
{n} a separation of bad or carious bones
exfoliative
{a} causing or tending to an exfoliation
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Exfoliation in cosmetology is a cosmetic technique aimed at improving skin's appearance by removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. Removing excess dead skin cells can reveal the younger and healthier-looking skin underneath
exfoliated
past of exfoliate
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third-person singular of exfoliate
exfoliating
present participle of exfoliate
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Deterioration of metal manifested by surface scaling or rust
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the state of being exfoliated
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Peels away dry skin cells and removes deeply-trapped secretions that impede oxygenation More about this subject
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The loss of leaves from a plant
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form of physical weathering brought about by extreme changes of temperature Exfoliation may cause the outer layer of a rock surface to break away - a process that is sometimes called 'onion-skin
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The physiologic loss of the deciduous teeth
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The removal of a layer of skin, as in cosmetic preparation
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a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
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The scaling off of a bone, a rock, or a mineral, etc.; the state of being exfoliated
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Peeling or scaling of stone or clay brick surfaces caused by chemical or physical weathering (Also called flaking)
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A type of weathering that involves the breaking loose of thin concentric shells, slabs, spans, or flakes from rock surfaces
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(Corrosion Eng ) Scaling off of a surface in flakes or layers
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Removal of dead skin cells and surface dirt, a very important step in proper skin care because removing dead skin cells allows the skin to function more efficiently and to absorb more moisture
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the peeling off in flakes or scales of bark or dead skin; "exfoliation is increased by sunburn
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a process wherein packets of nanoclay platelets separate from one another in a plastic matrix During exfoliation platelets at the outermost region of each packet cleave off, exposing more platelets for separation Nanoclay compatibilization is essential for exfoliation
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The process which results in a splitting of scales, slabs or flakes from rocks during weathering
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Removal of dead skin cells, usually done by sloughing the skin's surface with an abrasive material or cream It also aids in improving circulation through stimulation of blood-flow
exfoliation
the separation of concentric layers of rock from the original rock mass
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The scaling off of a bone, a rock, or a mineral, etc
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Skin treatment to remove dry or dead cells from the surface of the skin Commonly using marine sediments and/or mineral salts, it is used to stimulate circulation
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The process in which concentrated shells of weathering form on the outside of a rock and become separated from the rock These thin shells of weathered rock are separated by stresses that result from changes in volume of the minerals that occur as a result of the formation of new minerals See "pressure release "
exfoliation
Peels away dry skin cells and removes deeply-trapped secretions that impede oxygenation
exfoliation
{i} shedding; peeling away (of skin, bark, etc.); removal of several layers of the epidermis
exfoliation
the peeling off in flakes or scales of bark or dead skin; "exfoliation is increased by sunburn"
exfoliation
the removal of dead skin cells This process aids in improving circulation through stimulating blood flow The pressure used to generate the process, further aids in relaxation & stress reduction
exfoliation
Peels away dry skin cells and removes deeply trapped secretions that impede oxygenation
exfoliation
A type of corrosion that progresses approximately parallel to the outer surface of the metal, causing layers of the metal to be elevated by the formation of corrosion product
exfoliation
The process of removal and sloughing of dead skin cells This process also aids in improving circulation through stimulating blood flow The pressure used to generate the process, further aids in relaxation and stress reduction
exfoliation
Scaling off of a surface in flakes or layers
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The washing or rubbing of the skin with a grainy substance to remove dead skin cells
exfoliation
The removal of dead skin cells by either products, loofah rub or body brush
exfoliative
That causes, or is accompanied by, exfoliation
exfoliative
{s} causes shedding; causes peeling
exfoliative
An exfoliative agent
exfoliative
Having the power of causing exfoliation
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