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Definitions for: Exfoliate [v] grow by producing or unfolding leaves; of plants
[v] come off in a very thin piece
[v] remove the surface, in scales or laminae
[v] cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters
[v] spread by opening the leaves of
Webster (1913) Definition: Ex*fo"li*ate, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Exfoliated; p.
pr. & vb. n. Exfoliating.] [L. exfoliare to strip of
leaves; ex out, from + folium leaf.]
1. To separate and come off in scales or lamin[ae], as pieces
of carious bone or of bark.
2. (Min.) To split into scales, especially to become
converted into scales at the result of heat or
decomposition.
Ex*fo"li*ate v. t.
To remove scales, lamin[ae], or splinters from the surface
of.
See Also: break away, break off, cast, cast off, chip, chip off, come off, drop, grow, open, peel off, shake off, shed, spread, spread out, throw, throw away, throw off, unfold
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