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exfoliation (s), exfoliations (pl) (nouns)
1. The peeling off in flakes or scales (flat pieces of skin or surface) of bark or dead skin.
2. The scaling off of a bone, a rock, or a mineral, etc.
3. The loss of leaves from a plant.
4. The removal of a layer of skin, as in cosmetic preparation.
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