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Meaning of exfoliate | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2
/ɛksˈfoʊlieɪt/

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Deutsch entblättern
Español exfoliar
Français exfolier
Português esfoliar exfoliar

CEFR level

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

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