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exfoliate

The correct spelling is exfoliate.

How to pronounce exfoliate

/ɛksˈfəʊlieɪt/
verb

IPA: /ɛksˈfəʊlieɪt/

Say it like: Exf-olia-te

The correct spelling is exfoliate. To remove the leaves from a plant.

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Definition

verb

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

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