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1. (v.t.) exfoliate
to throw off in scales, splinters, etc.
2. exfoliate
to remove the surface of (a bone, the skin, etc.) in scales or laminae.
3. (v.i.) exfoliate
to peel off in thin fragments.
4. exfoliate
to split or swell into a scaly aggregate, as certain minerals when heated.
5. exfoliate
to separate into rudely concentric layers or sheets.
Etymology: (1605–15; < LL exfoliātus, ptp. of exfoliāre to strip of leaves)
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1. (verb) exfoliate
spread by opening the leaves of
2. (verb) exfoliate
cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters
3. (verb) exfoliate
remove the surface, in scales or laminae
4. (verb) exfoliate
come off in a very thin piece
5. (verb) exfoliate
grow by producing or unfolding leaves
"plants exfoliate"
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1. (verb) exfoliate
to separate and come off in scales or laminae, as pieces of carious bone or of bark
2. (verb) exfoliate
to split into scales, especially to become converted into scales at the result of heat or decomposition
3. (verb) exfoliate
to remove scales, laminae, or splinters from the surface of
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