exfoliate

A verb used to describe the process of removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, typically for cosmetic or dermatological purposes.

ruГлагол, используемый для описания процесса удаления омертвевших клеток кожи с её поверхности, обычно в косметических или дерматологических целях.esVerbo que describe el proceso de eliminar las células muertas de la piel de su superficie, generalmente con fines cosméticos o dermatológicos, ya sea mediante agentes físicos (exfoliantes) o químicos.frVerbe utilisé pour décrire le processus d'élimination des cellules mortes de la peau de sa surface, généralement à des fins cosmétiques ou dermatologiques.deVerb, das beschreibt, wie abgestorbene Hautzellen von der Hautoberfläche entfernt werden, meist zu kosmetischen oder dermatologischen Zwecken. Es kann auch allgemeiner das Ablösen oberflächlicher Schichten bei anderen Materialien bedeuten.ptVerbo usado para descrever o processo de remover células mortas da superfície da pele, geralmente com fins cosméticos ou dermatológicos.zh动词，指去除皮肤表面的死皮细胞，通常用于美容或皮肤科领域。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف عملية إزالة الخلايا الميتة أو القشور من سطح الجلد، عادةً لأغراض تجميلية أو علاجية.

1. Remove dead skin cells B2 formal

   To gently remove dead cells from the skin's surface, typically using a scrub or chemical product.

   • She exfoliates her face twice a week to keep it smooth.
   • This cream helps exfoliate dry patches on the elbows.
   • You should exfoliate before applying a self-tanner for an even result.

   ruОтшелушиватьesExfoliarfrExfolier (la peau)deAbgestorbene Hautzellen entfernenptEsfoliarzh去角质arتقشير الجلد

   Synonymes: desquamatepeelslough off

2. Shed or peel off in layers C1 formal scientific

   To come off or cause to come off in thin layers, scales, or splinters.

   • The old paint began to exfoliate from the wooden fence.
   • Certain rocks exfoliate into thin sheets due to weathering.
   • The snake's skin exfoliates naturally as it grows.

   ruОтслаиватьсяesDescamarsefrSe détacher en lambeauxdeAbblätternptDescamarzh剥落arتقشّر

   Synonymes: desquamateflakepeelscaleshedslough

   Antonymes: accumulateadhereamassattachgrowintegrate

3. Unfold or spread leaves C2 formal scientific

   To open or spread out leaves, as in the growth of a plant.

   • The fern began to exfoliate its fronds in the spring sunlight.
   • New buds exfoliate into broad, green leaves.
   • The tree exfoliates its foliage gradually during the growing season.

   ruРазворачивать листьяesDesplegar o extender hojasfrDéployer ses feuillesdeBlätter entfaltenptDesdobrar as folhaszh展开叶子arتفتح الأوراق

   Synonymes: openspreadunfoldunfurl

• exfoliated past participle
• exfoliated past simple
• exfoliating present participle
• exfoliates third person singular