exfoliation

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The scaling off of a bone, a rock, or a mineral, etc.; the state of being exfoliated
The removal of a layer of skin, as in cosmetic preparation
The loss of leaves from a plant
{n} a separation of bad or carious bones
Exfoliation in cosmetology is a cosmetic technique aimed at improving skin's appearance by removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. Removing excess dead skin cells can reveal the younger and healthier-looking skin underneath
Deterioration of metal manifested by surface scaling or rust
the state of being exfoliated
Peels away dry skin cells and removes deeply-trapped secretions that impede oxygenation More about this subject
form of physical weathering brought about by extreme changes of temperature Exfoliation may cause the outer layer of a rock surface to break away - a process that is sometimes called 'onion-skin
The physiologic loss of the deciduous teeth
a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
Peeling or scaling of stone or clay brick surfaces caused by chemical or physical weathering (Also called flaking)
A type of weathering that involves the breaking loose of thin concentric shells, slabs, spans, or flakes from rock surfaces
(Corrosion Eng ) Scaling off of a surface in flakes or layers
Removal of dead skin cells and surface dirt, a very important step in proper skin care because removing dead skin cells allows the skin to function more efficiently and to absorb more moisture
the peeling off in flakes or scales of bark or dead skin; "exfoliation is increased by sunburn
a process wherein packets of nanoclay platelets separate from one another in a plastic matrix During exfoliation platelets at the outermost region of each packet cleave off, exposing more platelets for separation Nanoclay compatibilization is essential for exfoliation
The process which results in a splitting of scales, slabs or flakes from rocks during weathering
Removal of dead skin cells, usually done by sloughing the skin's surface with an abrasive material or cream It also aids in improving circulation through stimulation of blood-flow
the separation of concentric layers of rock from the original rock mass
The scaling off of a bone, a rock, or a mineral, etc
Skin treatment to remove dry or dead cells from the surface of the skin Commonly using marine sediments and/or mineral salts, it is used to stimulate circulation
The process in which concentrated shells of weathering form on the outside of a rock and become separated from the rock These thin shells of weathered rock are separated by stresses that result from changes in volume of the minerals that occur as a result of the formation of new minerals See "pressure release "
Peels away dry skin cells and removes deeply-trapped secretions that impede oxygenation
{i} shedding; peeling away (of skin, bark, etc.); removal of several layers of the epidermis
the peeling off in flakes or scales of bark or dead skin; "exfoliation is increased by sunburn"
the removal of dead skin cells This process aids in improving circulation through stimulating blood flow The pressure used to generate the process, further aids in relaxation & stress reduction
Peels away dry skin cells and removes deeply trapped secretions that impede oxygenation
A type of corrosion that progresses approximately parallel to the outer surface of the metal, causing layers of the metal to be elevated by the formation of corrosion product
The process of removal and sloughing of dead skin cells This process also aids in improving circulation through stimulating blood flow The pressure used to generate the process, further aids in relaxation and stress reduction
Scaling off of a surface in flakes or layers
The washing or rubbing of the skin with a grainy substance to remove dead skin cells
The removal of dead skin cells by either products, loofah rub or body brush
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To remove the leaves from a plant
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To remove a layer of skin, as in cosmetic preparation
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{v} to shell, peel off, scale off as a bone
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To separate and come off in scales or laminæ, as pieces of carious bone or of bark
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To remove scales, laminæ, or splinters from the surface of
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{f} remove in layers, peel off in thin sections; shed in layers; flake off (such as dead skin)
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grow by producing or unfolding leaves; "plants exfoliate" come off in a very thin piece remove the surface, in scales or laminae cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters spread by opening the leaves of
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cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters
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a noun, used in patent literature to describe a surface treated nanoclay, which posesses a sufficiently enlarged gallery spacing to permit the nanoclay to fully disperse (exfoliate) in a plastic matrix
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come off in a very thin piece
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spread by opening the leaves of
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grow by producing or unfolding leaves; "plants exfoliate"
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vt (L ex, out; folium, leaf) peeling off in thin layers, shreds, or plates, as the bark of some trees
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To split into scales, especially to become converted into scales at the result of heat or decomposition
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come off in a very thin piece remove the surface, in scales or laminae cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters spread by opening the leaves of
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The natural habit of trees for the bark to peel off in shreds or thin layers
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To exfoliate your skin means to remove the dead cells from its surface using something such as a brush or a special cream. Exfoliate your back at least once a week. + exfoliating ex·fo·li·at·ing a gentle exfoliating cream. + exfoliation ex·fo·lia·tion There is little doubt that skin does benefit from exfoliation. to remove dead cells from your skin in order to make it smoother
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remove the surface, in scales or laminae
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