"exfoliate" in the verb sense
1. exfoliate
spread by opening the leaves of
2. exfoliate
cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters
3. exfoliate
remove the surface, in scales or laminae
4. exfoliate
come off in a very thin piece
5. exfoliate
grow by producing or unfolding leaves
"plants exfoliate"
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