What does exfoliation mean?
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Princeton's WordNet
exfoliationnoun
the peeling off in flakes or scales of bark or dead skin
"exfoliation is increased by sunburn"
scale, scurf, exfoliationnoun
a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
Wiktionary
exfoliationnoun
The scaling off of a bone, a rock, or a mineral, etc.; the state of being exfoliated.
exfoliationnoun
The loss of leaves from a plant.
exfoliationnoun
The removal of a layer of skin, as in cosmetic preparation.
Etymology: From exfoliare (to remove leaves).
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Exfoliationnoun
The process by which the corrupted part of the bone separates from the sound.
Etymology: from exfoliate.
If the bone be dressed, the flesh will soon arise in that cut of the bone, and make exfoliation of what is necessary, and incarn it. Richard Wiseman, Surgery.
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exfoliation
Exfoliation is the process of removing dead or old cells from the surface of the skin or any other surface. This can be achieved through chemical or mechanical methods such as using scrubs, acids or peels. The goal of exfoliation is to reveal newer, healthier cells underneath, improving the appearance and condition of the surface. This term is commonly used in skincare and geology.
Webster Dictionary
Exfoliationnoun
the scaling off of a bone, a rock, or a mineral, etc.; the state of being exfoliated
Etymology: [Cf. F. exfoliation.]
Wikidata
Exfoliation
Exfoliation involves the removal of the oldest dead skin cells on the skin's outermost surface, and has been used for many years to help maintain healthy skin. Exfoliation is involved in the process of all facials, during microdermabrasion or chemical peels at medical spas. Exfoliation can be achieved through mechanical or chemical means.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of exfoliation in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of exfoliation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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