Definition of exfoliate in English:

exfoliate

verb ɪksˈfəʊlɪeɪtɛksˈfəʊlɪeɪtɛksˈfoʊlieɪt

[no object]

1(of a material) be shed from a surface in scales or layers.
（物质）片状剥落
the bark exfoliates in papery flakes
树皮像纸屑一样纷纷落下。
Example sentencesExamples
- Tshudy and Feldmann made such observations on the counterpart of concretions containing macruran decapods in which the exocuticle did not exfoliate, and they recognized serpulid worms and oysters that had encrusted the host.
- Most of the fossil is covered with a thin layer of matrix, but this has exfoliated enough to reveal some of the carapace, whose texture and color is quite close to that of Esmeraldacaris.
- Within networks surfaces are exfoliating in more and more complexity.
- I was then exfoliated from top to toe with nice scrubby stuff which left me all a-tingle.
1. 1.1with object Cause (a surface) to shed material in scales or layers.
  使（物质）鳞屑状（或层状）脱落
  salt solutions exfoliate rocks on evaporating
  盐溶液蒸发时能使岩石出现片状剥落。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Lemons contain citric acid, which helps exfoliate dead skin cells and promotes the growth of healthy, new cells.
  Gently dry-brushing your skin just before every shower exfoliates the dead skin that traps those odor-causing wastes.
  The salicylic acid helps exfoliate the scalp.
  This ingredient exfoliates the surface of the skin and reduces inflammation in the hair follicle, helping the hair to break through.
  These two ingredients work synergistically for a greater effect, and will both exfoliate follicle walls and calm oil secretions.
  Waxing also exfoliates the skin, leaving it ultra-soft and smooth.
  Enzymes in the sanitized droppings help remove dirt and exfoliate dead skin cells.
  I would watch them dying from the edge, oversized lifejacket forcing me to stand, salty Atlantic air exfoliating the face.
2. 1.2with object Wash or rub (a part of the body) with a granular substance to remove dead skin cells.
  用颗粒状物擦洗（身体某部位以使皮屑脱落）
  exfoliate your legs to get rid of dead skin
  揉搓你的双腿使死皮脱落。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Every inch of me had been cut, filed, steamed, exfoliated, polished, painted, or moisturized.
  I use a high-quality moisturizer and exfoliate frequently.
  The fact is, real men do moisturize, tone and exfoliate.
  The body is exfoliated and anticellulite cream applied.
  So I shaved, brushed my teeth, deep-conditioned my hair, exfoliated, moisturised, filed and buffed my nails, and yet it still wasn't enough.
  To treat it, add exfoliating products to your skin-care arsenal every day.
  She showed me how to exfoliate, moisturize, and the art of a facial mask.
  Take 20 minutes a day to exfoliate, moisturise, and listen to a meditation CD for positive affirmation.
  When you're younger, you don't listen to your parents, so I really want to say it: hydrate, exfoliate, moisturize, exercise and floss!
  Your whole body is exfoliated before being vigorously massaged with a special balm.
  ‘You're supposed to moisturize and exfoliate before using a self-tanner, but most people don't do that until right before they apply the product,’ she says.
  Further questioning revealed that she'd started to use exfoliating agents on her face about three weeks earlier.
  The session starts with a luxurious foot bath followed by a foot and leg massage with exfoliating granules.
  First of all she exfoliated my body, then slopped cream all over me, rubbing it in while I asked her about her two pregnancies.
  Then exfoliate all over, and apply two layers of St Tropez fake tan.
  The therapist identifies areas affected by cellulite, then exfoliates the body.
  Make sure to exfoliate and moisturise well before the appointment to prepare a good, even base.
  Mild exfoliating cleansers and scrubs also may be used but ask your doctor first.
  I can't even exfoliate my face, because I know it is going to hurt too much.
  A spa manicure and pedicure will transform your hands and feet - if you're wearing sandals on holiday, continue to exfoliate and moisturise your feet.
3. 1.3with object Shed (material) in scales or layers.
  使（物质）鳞屑状（或层状）脱落
  diagnosing cancer from cells exfoliated into the intestine
  Example sentencesExamples
  Furthermore, the incidence of HPV DNA in exfoliated cervical cancer cells increases during pregnancy when estrogen levels are highest.
  Species from the Czech Republic were represented by one or more small, slightly exfoliated fragments extracted from larger specimens.
  Similar to 8 - OHdG, the predictive value of micronuclei in exfoliated cells for eventual cancer development has yet to be definitively established.
  Three small, exfoliated fragments of cord-impressed collars also were collected that are definitely identified as Point Sauble Collared.
  Because the specimens are all composed of delicate, partially exfoliated cuticle in a hard matrix, preparation of the fossils was considered likely to damage them and was not done.
  This activity results in the outward displacement of higher cells toward the free surface until they, too, are exfoliated.
  Synonyms
  peel off, peel, chip, scale off, blister, come off, come off in layers

Derivatives

exfoliation

noun ɪksfəʊlɪˈeɪʃ(ə)nɛksfəʊlɪˈeɪʃ(ə)nɛksˌfoʊliˈeɪʃ(ə)n

A true yummy mummy requires retouched highlights, immaculate foundation, mascara, exfoliation, leg-waxing and a slick of lipstick.
Example sentencesExamples
- The resistance of these alloys and tempers is superior to that of 7075 - T6, which, in some product forms, can suffer very severe exfoliation during a two-year seacoast exposure.
- Aside from the saunas, the club offers 55-minute Swedish massages, pedicures, facials, exfoliation and algae, mud or chocolate baths.
- You may have gathered that I'm a great fan of exfoliation to keep skin looking youthful and fresh.
- After a full-body desert-salt exfoliation, Daintree guests are showered with water from the spa's own waterfall.

exfoliative

adjective ɛksˈfəʊlɪətɪvɪksˈfəʊlɪətɪv

Toxic epidermal necrolysis is an exfoliative skin disorder that may involve a large body surface area and mucosal surfaces.
Example sentencesExamples
- The 2nd edition of Diagnostic Cytopathology provides a comprehensive review of exfoliative and aspiration cytopathology that has been divided into 14 sections with a total of 44 chapters.
- There are 15 chapters of normal exfoliative and fine needle aspiration cytology demonstrated in more than 1200 color photographs.
- She had longstanding and widespread exfoliative eczema.
- This is known as exfoliative cytology and the name of the pioneer is sometimes retained in the colloquial term a ‘Pap smear’.

exfoliator

noun ɛksˈfəʊlɪeɪtəɛksˈfoʊlieɪtər

Freshen the face with a wash or exfoliator - try a drop of borage, avocado, carrot and lavender added to a little muscovado (brown sugar) in a mild cleansing cream.
Example sentencesExamples
- To speed up the beauty part of the process, invest in a body exfoliator or pour a dessertspoon of olive oil over a handful of sea salt granules and apply to the skin, daily.
- Acne treatments, split-end remedies, skin moisturizers, exfoliators, facial masks, foot scrubs and body soaks all can be found right in your refrigerator or pantry.
- Everything from mud facials and exfoliators, to soothing bath treatments, to foot spas are yours for the picking.
- Hot towels wiped away the cleanser and the therapist applied an exfoliator which was left on my face for a few minutes.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from late Latin exfoliat- 'stripped of leaves', from the verb exfoliare, from ex- 'out, from' + folium 'leaf'.

Rhymes

foliate

Definition of exfoliate in US English:

exfoliate

verbɛksˈfoʊlieɪteksˈfōlēāt

[no object]

1(of a material) come apart or be shed from a surface in scales or layers.
（物质）片状剥落
the bark exfoliates in papery flakes
树皮像纸屑一样纷纷落下。
Example sentencesExamples
- Tshudy and Feldmann made such observations on the counterpart of concretions containing macruran decapods in which the exocuticle did not exfoliate, and they recognized serpulid worms and oysters that had encrusted the host.
- Most of the fossil is covered with a thin layer of matrix, but this has exfoliated enough to reveal some of the carapace, whose texture and color is quite close to that of Esmeraldacaris.
- I was then exfoliated from top to toe with nice scrubby stuff which left me all a-tingle.
- Within networks surfaces are exfoliating in more and more complexity.
1. 1.1with object Cause (a surface) to shed material in scales or layers.
  使（物质）鳞屑状（或层状）脱落
  salt solutions exfoliate rocks on evaporating
  盐溶液蒸发时能使岩石出现片状剥落。
  Example sentencesExamples
  These two ingredients work synergistically for a greater effect, and will both exfoliate follicle walls and calm oil secretions.
  Gently dry-brushing your skin just before every shower exfoliates the dead skin that traps those odor-causing wastes.
  I would watch them dying from the edge, oversized lifejacket forcing me to stand, salty Atlantic air exfoliating the face.
  This ingredient exfoliates the surface of the skin and reduces inflammation in the hair follicle, helping the hair to break through.
  Waxing also exfoliates the skin, leaving it ultra-soft and smooth.
  Enzymes in the sanitized droppings help remove dirt and exfoliate dead skin cells.
  Lemons contain citric acid, which helps exfoliate dead skin cells and promotes the growth of healthy, new cells.
  The salicylic acid helps exfoliate the scalp.
2. 1.2with object Wash or rub (a part of the body) with a granular substance to remove dead cells from the surface of the skin.
  用颗粒状物擦洗（身体某部位以使皮屑脱落）
  exfoliate your legs to get rid of dead skin
  揉搓你的双腿使死皮脱落。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The therapist identifies areas affected by cellulite, then exfoliates the body.
  I use a high-quality moisturizer and exfoliate frequently.
  I can't even exfoliate my face, because I know it is going to hurt too much.
  Every inch of me had been cut, filed, steamed, exfoliated, polished, painted, or moisturized.
  A spa manicure and pedicure will transform your hands and feet - if you're wearing sandals on holiday, continue to exfoliate and moisturise your feet.
  Mild exfoliating cleansers and scrubs also may be used but ask your doctor first.
  ‘You're supposed to moisturize and exfoliate before using a self-tanner, but most people don't do that until right before they apply the product,’ she says.
  The session starts with a luxurious foot bath followed by a foot and leg massage with exfoliating granules.
  The body is exfoliated and anticellulite cream applied.
  She showed me how to exfoliate, moisturize, and the art of a facial mask.
  When you're younger, you don't listen to your parents, so I really want to say it: hydrate, exfoliate, moisturize, exercise and floss!
  Your whole body is exfoliated before being vigorously massaged with a special balm.
  Take 20 minutes a day to exfoliate, moisturise, and listen to a meditation CD for positive affirmation.
  Further questioning revealed that she'd started to use exfoliating agents on her face about three weeks earlier.
  Then exfoliate all over, and apply two layers of St Tropez fake tan.
  First of all she exfoliated my body, then slopped cream all over me, rubbing it in while I asked her about her two pregnancies.
  The fact is, real men do moisturize, tone and exfoliate.
  To treat it, add exfoliating products to your skin-care arsenal every day.
  So I shaved, brushed my teeth, deep-conditioned my hair, exfoliated, moisturised, filed and buffed my nails, and yet it still wasn't enough.
  Make sure to exfoliate and moisturise well before the appointment to prepare a good, even base.
3. 1.3with object Shed (material) in scales or layers.
  使（物质）鳞屑状（或层状）脱落
  Example sentencesExamples
  This activity results in the outward displacement of higher cells toward the free surface until they, too, are exfoliated.
  Similar to 8 - OHdG, the predictive value of micronuclei in exfoliated cells for eventual cancer development has yet to be definitively established.
  Because the specimens are all composed of delicate, partially exfoliated cuticle in a hard matrix, preparation of the fossils was considered likely to damage them and was not done.
  Three small, exfoliated fragments of cord-impressed collars also were collected that are definitely identified as Point Sauble Collared.
  Furthermore, the incidence of HPV DNA in exfoliated cervical cancer cells increases during pregnancy when estrogen levels are highest.
  Species from the Czech Republic were represented by one or more small, slightly exfoliated fragments extracted from larger specimens.
  Synonyms
  peel off, peel, chip, scale off, blister, come off, come off in layers

Origin

Mid 17th century: from late Latin exfoliat- ‘stripped of leaves’, from the verb exfoliare, from ex- ‘out, from’ + folium ‘leaf’.

单词	exfoliate
释义	Definition of exfoliate in English: exfoliate verb ɪksˈfəʊlɪeɪtɛksˈfəʊlɪeɪtɛksˈfoʊlieɪt [no object] 1(of a material) be shed from a surface in scales or layers. （物质）片状剥落 the bark exfoliates in papery flakes 树皮像纸屑一样纷纷落下。 Example sentencesExamples Tshudy and Feldmann made such observations on the counterpart of concretions containing macruran decapods in which the exocuticle did not exfoliate, and they recognized serpulid worms and oysters that had encrusted the host. Most of the fossil is covered with a thin layer of matrix, but this has exfoliated enough to reveal some of the carapace, whose texture and color is quite close to that of Esmeraldacaris. Within networks surfaces are exfoliating in more and more complexity. I was then exfoliated from top to toe with nice scrubby stuff which left me all a-tingle. 1.1with object Cause (a surface) to shed material in scales or layers. 使（物质）鳞屑状（或层状）脱落 salt solutions exfoliate rocks on evaporating 盐溶液蒸发时能使岩石出现片状剥落。 Example sentencesExamples Lemons contain citric acid, which helps exfoliate dead skin cells and promotes the growth of healthy, new cells. Gently dry-brushing your skin just before every shower exfoliates the dead skin that traps those odor-causing wastes. The salicylic acid helps exfoliate the scalp. This ingredient exfoliates the surface of the skin and reduces inflammation in the hair follicle, helping the hair to break through. These two ingredients work synergistically for a greater effect, and will both exfoliate follicle walls and calm oil secretions. Waxing also exfoliates the skin, leaving it ultra-soft and smooth. Enzymes in the sanitized droppings help remove dirt and exfoliate dead skin cells. I would watch them dying from the edge, oversized lifejacket forcing me to stand, salty Atlantic air exfoliating the face. 1.2with object Wash or rub (a part of the body) with a granular substance to remove dead skin cells. 用颗粒状物擦洗（身体某部位以使皮屑脱落） exfoliate your legs to get rid of dead skin 揉搓你的双腿使死皮脱落。 Example sentencesExamples Every inch of me had been cut, filed, steamed, exfoliated, polished, painted, or moisturized. I use a high-quality moisturizer and exfoliate frequently. The fact is, real men do moisturize, tone and exfoliate. The body is exfoliated and anticellulite cream applied. So I shaved, brushed my teeth, deep-conditioned my hair, exfoliated, moisturised, filed and buffed my nails, and yet it still wasn't enough. To treat it, add exfoliating products to your skin-care arsenal every day. She showed me how to exfoliate, moisturize, and the art of a facial mask. Take 20 minutes a day to exfoliate, moisturise, and listen to a meditation CD for positive affirmation. When you're younger, you don't listen to your parents, so I really want to say it: hydrate, exfoliate, moisturize, exercise and floss! Your whole body is exfoliated before being vigorously massaged with a special balm. ‘You're supposed to moisturize and exfoliate before using a self-tanner, but most people don't do that until right before they apply the product,’ she says. Further questioning revealed that she'd started to use exfoliating agents on her face about three weeks earlier. The session starts with a luxurious foot bath followed by a foot and leg massage with exfoliating granules. First of all she exfoliated my body, then slopped cream all over me, rubbing it in while I asked her about her two pregnancies. Then exfoliate all over, and apply two layers of St Tropez fake tan. The therapist identifies areas affected by cellulite, then exfoliates the body. Make sure to exfoliate and moisturise well before the appointment to prepare a good, even base. Mild exfoliating cleansers and scrubs also may be used but ask your doctor first. I can't even exfoliate my face, because I know it is going to hurt too much. A spa manicure and pedicure will transform your hands and feet - if you're wearing sandals on holiday, continue to exfoliate and moisturise your feet. 1.3with object Shed (material) in scales or layers. 使（物质）鳞屑状（或层状）脱落 diagnosing cancer from cells exfoliated into the intestine Example sentencesExamples Furthermore, the incidence of HPV DNA in exfoliated cervical cancer cells increases during pregnancy when estrogen levels are highest. Species from the Czech Republic were represented by one or more small, slightly exfoliated fragments extracted from larger specimens. Similar to 8 - OHdG, the predictive value of micronuclei in exfoliated cells for eventual cancer development has yet to be definitively established. Three small, exfoliated fragments of cord-impressed collars also were collected that are definitely identified as Point Sauble Collared. Because the specimens are all composed of delicate, partially exfoliated cuticle in a hard matrix, preparation of the fossils was considered likely to damage them and was not done. This activity results in the outward displacement of higher cells toward the free surface until they, too, are exfoliated. Synonyms peel off, peel, chip, scale off, blister, come off, come off in layers Derivatives exfoliation noun ɪksfəʊlɪˈeɪʃ(ə)nɛksfəʊlɪˈeɪʃ(ə)nɛksˌfoʊliˈeɪʃ(ə)n A true yummy mummy requires retouched highlights, immaculate foundation, mascara, exfoliation, leg-waxing and a slick of lipstick. Example sentencesExamples The resistance of these alloys and tempers is superior to that of 7075 - T6, which, in some product forms, can suffer very severe exfoliation during a two-year seacoast exposure. Aside from the saunas, the club offers 55-minute Swedish massages, pedicures, facials, exfoliation and algae, mud or chocolate baths. You may have gathered that I'm a great fan of exfoliation to keep skin looking youthful and fresh. After a full-body desert-salt exfoliation, Daintree guests are showered with water from the spa's own waterfall. exfoliative adjective ɛksˈfəʊlɪətɪvɪksˈfəʊlɪətɪv Toxic epidermal necrolysis is an exfoliative skin disorder that may involve a large body surface area and mucosal surfaces. Example sentencesExamples The 2nd edition of Diagnostic Cytopathology provides a comprehensive review of exfoliative and aspiration cytopathology that has been divided into 14 sections with a total of 44 chapters. There are 15 chapters of normal exfoliative and fine needle aspiration cytology demonstrated in more than 1200 color photographs. She had longstanding and widespread exfoliative eczema. This is known as exfoliative cytology and the name of the pioneer is sometimes retained in the colloquial term a ‘Pap smear’. exfoliator noun ɛksˈfəʊlɪeɪtəɛksˈfoʊlieɪtər Freshen the face with a wash or exfoliator - try a drop of borage, avocado, carrot and lavender added to a little muscovado (brown sugar) in a mild cleansing cream. Example sentencesExamples To speed up the beauty part of the process, invest in a body exfoliator or pour a dessertspoon of olive oil over a handful of sea salt granules and apply to the skin, daily. Acne treatments, split-end remedies, skin moisturizers, exfoliators, facial masks, foot scrubs and body soaks all can be found right in your refrigerator or pantry. Everything from mud facials and exfoliators, to soothing bath treatments, to foot spas are yours for the picking. Hot towels wiped away the cleanser and the therapist applied an exfoliator which was left on my face for a few minutes. Origin Mid 17th century: from late Latin exfoliat- 'stripped of leaves', from the verb exfoliare, from ex- 'out, from' + folium 'leaf'. Rhymes foliate Definition of exfoliate in US English: exfoliate verbɛksˈfoʊlieɪteksˈfōlēāt [no object] 1(of a material) come apart or be shed from a surface in scales or layers. （物质）片状剥落 the bark exfoliates in papery flakes 树皮像纸屑一样纷纷落下。 Example sentencesExamples Tshudy and Feldmann made such observations on the counterpart of concretions containing macruran decapods in which the exocuticle did not exfoliate, and they recognized serpulid worms and oysters that had encrusted the host. Most of the fossil is covered with a thin layer of matrix, but this has exfoliated enough to reveal some of the carapace, whose texture and color is quite close to that of Esmeraldacaris. I was then exfoliated from top to toe with nice scrubby stuff which left me all a-tingle. Within networks surfaces are exfoliating in more and more complexity. 1.1with object Cause (a surface) to shed material in scales or layers. 使（物质）鳞屑状（或层状）脱落 salt solutions exfoliate rocks on evaporating 盐溶液蒸发时能使岩石出现片状剥落。 Example sentencesExamples These two ingredients work synergistically for a greater effect, and will both exfoliate follicle walls and calm oil secretions. Gently dry-brushing your skin just before every shower exfoliates the dead skin that traps those odor-causing wastes. I would watch them dying from the edge, oversized lifejacket forcing me to stand, salty Atlantic air exfoliating the face. This ingredient exfoliates the surface of the skin and reduces inflammation in the hair follicle, helping the hair to break through. Waxing also exfoliates the skin, leaving it ultra-soft and smooth. Enzymes in the sanitized droppings help remove dirt and exfoliate dead skin cells. Lemons contain citric acid, which helps exfoliate dead skin cells and promotes the growth of healthy, new cells. The salicylic acid helps exfoliate the scalp. 1.2with object Wash or rub (a part of the body) with a granular substance to remove dead cells from the surface of the skin. 用颗粒状物擦洗（身体某部位以使皮屑脱落） exfoliate your legs to get rid of dead skin 揉搓你的双腿使死皮脱落。 Example sentencesExamples The therapist identifies areas affected by cellulite, then exfoliates the body. I use a high-quality moisturizer and exfoliate frequently. I can't even exfoliate my face, because I know it is going to hurt too much. Every inch of me had been cut, filed, steamed, exfoliated, polished, painted, or moisturized. A spa manicure and pedicure will transform your hands and feet - if you're wearing sandals on holiday, continue to exfoliate and moisturise your feet. Mild exfoliating cleansers and scrubs also may be used but ask your doctor first. ‘You're supposed to moisturize and exfoliate before using a self-tanner, but most people don't do that until right before they apply the product,’ she says. The session starts with a luxurious foot bath followed by a foot and leg massage with exfoliating granules. The body is exfoliated and anticellulite cream applied. She showed me how to exfoliate, moisturize, and the art of a facial mask. When you're younger, you don't listen to your parents, so I really want to say it: hydrate, exfoliate, moisturize, exercise and floss! Your whole body is exfoliated before being vigorously massaged with a special balm. Take 20 minutes a day to exfoliate, moisturise, and listen to a meditation CD for positive affirmation. Further questioning revealed that she'd started to use exfoliating agents on her face about three weeks earlier. Then exfoliate all over, and apply two layers of St Tropez fake tan. First of all she exfoliated my body, then slopped cream all over me, rubbing it in while I asked her about her two pregnancies. The fact is, real men do moisturize, tone and exfoliate. To treat it, add exfoliating products to your skin-care arsenal every day. So I shaved, brushed my teeth, deep-conditioned my hair, exfoliated, moisturised, filed and buffed my nails, and yet it still wasn't enough. Make sure to exfoliate and moisturise well before the appointment to prepare a good, even base. 1.3with object Shed (material) in scales or layers. 使（物质）鳞屑状（或层状）脱落 Example sentencesExamples This activity results in the outward displacement of higher cells toward the free surface until they, too, are exfoliated. Similar to 8 - OHdG, the predictive value of micronuclei in exfoliated cells for eventual cancer development has yet to be definitively established. Because the specimens are all composed of delicate, partially exfoliated cuticle in a hard matrix, preparation of the fossils was considered likely to damage them and was not done. Three small, exfoliated fragments of cord-impressed collars also were collected that are definitely identified as Point Sauble Collared. Furthermore, the incidence of HPV DNA in exfoliated cervical cancer cells increases during pregnancy when estrogen levels are highest. Species from the Czech Republic were represented by one or more small, slightly exfoliated fragments extracted from larger specimens. Synonyms peel off, peel, chip, scale off, blister, come off, come off in layers Origin Mid 17th century: from late Latin exfoliat- ‘stripped of leaves’, from the verb exfoliare, from ex- ‘out, from’ + folium ‘leaf’.
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