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Meaning of exfoliate | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

ɛksˈfoʊlieɪt

Definitions

To remove the leaves from a plant.
To remove a layer of skin, as in cosmetic preparation.
To split into scales, especially to become converted into scales as the result of heat or decomposition.

Equivalents

Български лющя

Català exfoliar

Deutsch entblättern

Ελληνικά απολεπίζω

Español exfoliar

Français exfolier

Gàidhlig sgrath

Galego esfollar

Nederlands exfoliëren ontbladeren

Português esfoliar exfoliar

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

exfoliated exfoliates exfoliating exhalate exhale exhaled

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