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Rareexfoliate
The correct spelling is exfoliate.
How to pronounce exfoliate
/ɛksˈfəʊlieɪt/
verbIPA: /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.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.
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