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

Definizione e significato di "exfoliate"in inglese

to exfoliate
01

esfoliare, sfaldare

to shed materials in small pieces, layers, or scales
Intransitive
to exfoliate definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The old wallpaper in the house began to exfoliate, curling at the edges and peeling away from the wall.
La vecchia carta da parati in casa ha iniziato a sfaldarsi, arricciandosi ai bordi e staccandosi dal muro.
02

esfoliare, pulire

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
Esempi
He exfoliates his feet weekly to remove calluses and rough patches.
Lui esfolia i suoi piedi settimanalmente per rimuovere calli e zone ruvide.
03

schiudersi, espandersi

to unfold or expand in a manner similar to the opening of leaves
Intransitive
example
Esempi
The fabric exfoliated as it was stretched over the frame, creating a smooth surface for painting.
Il tessuto si è spiegato quando è stato teso sul telaio, creando una superficie liscia per dipingere.
04

esfoliare, scrostare

to remove thin layers of material from a surface
Transitive: to exfoliate layers of material
example
Esempi
The abrasive scrub exfoliated the surface of the ceramic tiles, removing stubborn stains and grime.
Lo scrub abrasivo esfoliò la superficie delle piastrelle di ceramica, rimuovendo macchie ostinate e sporco.
05

esfoliare, schiudere

to facilitate the unfolding or spreading out of something, resembling the process of leaves unfurling
Transitive: to exfoliate a sheet
example
Esempi
The scientist exfoliated the layers of graphene using a precise chemical process.
Lo scienziato ha esfoliato gli strati di grafene utilizzando un processo chimico preciso.
06

esfoliarsi, sfaldarsi

(of rocks or minerals) to peel or flake off thin layers as a result of exposure to weathering or heating processes
Intransitive
example
Esempi
The quartzite outcrops exfoliated along the mountain ridge, leaving behind sharp edges and crevices.
Gli affioramenti di quarzite si esfoliarono lungo la cresta montuosa, lasciando dietro di sé bordi affilati e crepe.
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