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effoliation

effoliation is the alternative form of exfoliation.

Meaning of exfoliation

Noun

exfoliation (countable and uncountable, plural exfoliations)

  1. The scaling off of a bone, a rock, or a mineral, etc.; the state of being exfoliated.
  2. The removal of a layer of dead skin, as in cosmetic preparation.
  3. (possible misuse) The loss of leaves from a plant.

Questions about effoliation

What is effoliation the alternative form of?
Effoliation is the alternative form of exfoliation.

Words near effoliation in the dictionary

  1. effodicate
  2. effodicated
  3. effodicates
  4. effodicating
  5. effodient
  6. effoliation
  7. efforce
  8. efforced
  9. efforces
  10. efforcing
  11. efform

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