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exfoliation [eks‚fō·lē′ā·shən] (geology) (medicine) The separation of bone or other tissue in thin layers. A peeling and shedding of the horny layer of the skin. (metallurgy) Peeling off or separation of metal at its surface in the form of thin, parallel scales or lamellae. (petrology) The breaking off of thin concentric shells, sheets, scales, plates, and so on, from a rock mass; measuring less than a centimeter to several meters in thickness, the loosened rock is spalled, peeled, or stripped. (science and technology) Flaking away or peeling off in scales. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| But the facials did more than just exfoliate the skin. Benefit: Enzymes in the sanitized droppings help remove dirt and exfoliate dead skin cells. The pumpkin-papaya exfoliates your skin and helps clear up breakouts. |
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