Exfoliation: meaning, definitions and examples

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exfoliation

 

[ ˌɛksfəlɪˈeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

skin care

The process of removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, usually done through physical or chemical means.

Synonyms

dermabrasion, peeling, scrubbing

Examples of usage

  • Regular exfoliation can help improve the texture and appearance of your skin.
  • Exfoliation is an important step in any skincare routine.
Context #2 | Noun

geology

The process of erosion in which sheets of rock peel away from a larger mass.

Synonyms

flaking, peeling, scaling

Examples of usage

  • The exfoliation of rocks can be caused by changes in temperature.

Translations

Translations of the word "exfoliation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esfoliação

🇮🇳 एक्सफोलिएशन

🇩🇪 Exfoliation

🇮🇩 eksofoliasi

🇺🇦 ексфоліація

🇵🇱 eksfoliacja

🇯🇵 角質除去 (kakushitsu jokyo)

🇫🇷 exfoliation

🇪🇸 exfoliación

🇹🇷 eksfoliasyon

🇰🇷 각질 제거 (gakjil jegeo)

🇸🇦 تقشير

🇨🇿 exfoliace

🇸🇰 exfoliácia

🇨🇳 去角质 (qù jiǎozhì)

🇸🇮 eksfoliacija

🇮🇸 exfoliation

🇰🇿 эксфолиация

🇬🇪 ექსფოლიაცია

🇦🇿 eksfoliasiya

🇲🇽 exfoliación

Word origin

The word 'exfoliation' originated from the Latin word 'exfoliatus', which means 'to strip off leaves'. The term was first used in the 17th century to describe the shedding of leaves or bark from a plant. Over time, the term was adopted in the fields of skincare and geology to describe the shedding or peeling away of layers. Today, exfoliation is a common practice in skincare routines to promote healthy skin renewal and in geology to explain certain rock formations.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,582, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.