exfoliate
ex
ɛks
eks
fo
ˈfoʊ
fow
liate
lieɪt
lieit
British pronunciation
/ɛksfˈə‍ʊlɪˌe‍ɪt/

Définition et signification de « exfoliate » en anglais

to exfoliate
01

exfolier, desquamer

to shed materials in small pieces, layers, or scales
Intransitive
to exfoliate definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Certain paint finishes may exfoliate, leading to the need for repainting.
Certaines finitions de peinture peuvent s'écailler, ce qui entraîne la nécessité de repeindre.
02

exfolier, gommer

to remove dead or dry skin cells from the surface of the skin, usually by using a scrub or exfoliating product
Transitive: to exfoliate the skin
example
Exemples
He exfoliates his face twice a week to keep his skin smooth and free from breakouts.
Il exfolie son visage deux fois par semaine pour garder sa peau lisse et sans imperfections.
03

se déployer, s'épanouir

to unfold or expand in a manner similar to the opening of leaves
Intransitive
example
Exemples
As the fern grows, its fronds exfoliate gracefully, forming a lush canopy in the forest.
Alors que la fougère grandit, ses frondes se déploient avec grâce, formant un épais couvert forestier.
04

exfolier, décaper

to remove thin layers of material from a surface
Transitive: to exfoliate layers of material
example
Exemples
High winds can exfoliate the paint on wooden surfaces, exposing the bare wood underneath.
Les vents forts peuvent exfolier la peinture sur les surfaces en bois, exposant le bois nu en dessous.
05

exfolier, déployer

to facilitate the unfolding or spreading out of something, resembling the process of leaves unfurling
Transitive: to exfoliate a sheet
example
Exemples
The art teacher showed the students how to exfoliate the paper by dampening it before painting.
Le professeur d'art a montré aux élèves comment exfolier le papier en l'humidifiant avant de peindre.
06

s'exfolier, se desquamer

(of rocks or minerals) to peel or flake off thin layers as a result of exposure to weathering or heating processes
Intransitive
example
Exemples
The sandstone cliffs exfoliated in the desert heat, leaving behind sheer faces with exposed layers.
Les falaises de grès se sont exfoliées sous la chaleur du désert, laissant derrière elles des faces abruptes avec des couches exposées.
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