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exfoliation

[ eks-foh-lee-ey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act, state, or process of exfoliating.
  2. the state of being exfoliated.
  3. something that is exfoliated or scaled off.


exfoliation

/ Ä•°ì²õ-´ÚÅ′lŧ-Äå′²õ³óÉ™²Ô /

  1. The process in which layers of tissue peel or are peeled off an organism, such as the distinctive ways in which bark peels off a tree in strips or flakes.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of exfoliation1

1670–80; New Latin ±ð³æ´Ú´Ç±ô¾±Äå³Ù¾±Å²Ô- (stem of ±ð³æ´Ú´Ç±ô¾±Äå³Ù¾±Å ). See exfoliate, -ion
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After changing, the service began with a foot wash and exfoliation, followed by the treatment on a pre-warmed massage table.

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The $120, 45-minute treatment is designed for people 11 to 15 years old and includes a double cleanse, mild exfoliation and, if necessary, extractions to clear out clogged pores.

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"Specifically, we have provided high-quality exfoliated flakes tailored to their requests, and we worked together closely to optimize the exfoliation conditions for their materials. This partnership has significantly enhanced their sample fabrication process."

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Cracking reduces the strength of the material, leading to exfoliation of the surface, or spalling.

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Arcs across the cliff face that gave Royal Arches its name are caused by a type of weathering called exfoliation which causes slabs of granite to fall away.

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