exfoliation

Etymology

From Latin exfoliare (to remove leaves).

noun

  1. The scaling off of a bone, a rock, or a mineral, etc.; the state of being exfoliated.
  2. The loss of leaves from a plant.
  3. (cosmetics) The removal of a layer of dead skin, as in cosmetic preparation.

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