Английский Этимологический словарь - exfoliate
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Exfoliate
exfoliate
- 1612, from L.L. exfoliare "to strip of leaves," from ex- "off" + folium "leaf."
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(exfoliates, exfoliating, exfoliated) 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. VERB: V n, also V • exfoliating ...a gentle exfoliating cream. ADJ • exfoliation There is little doubt that skin does benefit from exfoliation. N-UNCOUNT ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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verb (-ated; -ating) Etymology: Late Latin exfoliatus, past participle of exfoliare to strip of leaves, from Latin ex- + folium leaf — more at blade Date: 1612 transitive verb 1. to cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters 2. to remove the surface of in scales or laminae 3. to spread or extend by or as if by opening out leaves intransitive verb 1. to split into or give off scales, laminae, or body cells 2. to come off in thin layers or scales 3. to grow by or as if by producing or unfolding leaves • exfoliation noun • exfoliative adjective ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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v.intr. 1 (of bone, the skin, a mineral, etc.) come off in scales or layers. 2 (of a tree) throw off layers of bark. Derivatives exfoliation n. exfoliative adj. Etymology: LL exfoliare exfoliat- (as EX-(1), folium leaf) ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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