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to exfoliate
01
esfoliar, descamar
to shed materials in small pieces, layers, or scales
Intransitive
Exemplos
The old wallpaper in the house began to exfoliate, curling at the edges and peeling away from the wall.
O papel de parede antigo na casa começou a descascar, enrolando nas bordas e se soltando da parede.
02
esfoliar, limpar
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
Exemplos
He exfoliates his feet weekly to remove calluses and rough patches.
Ele esfolia os pés semanalmente para remover calosidades e áreas ásperas.
03
desabrochar, expandir
to unfold or expand in a manner similar to the opening of leaves
Intransitive
Exemplos
The fabric exfoliated as it was stretched over the frame, creating a smooth surface for painting.
O tecido se desdobrou quando foi esticado sobre o quadro, criando uma superfície lisa para pintar.
04
esfoliar, remover camadas
to remove thin layers of material from a surface
Transitive: to exfoliate layers of material
Exemplos
The abrasive scrub exfoliated the surface of the ceramic tiles, removing stubborn stains and grime.
O esfoliante abrasivo esfoliou a superfície dos azulejos de cerâmica, removendo manchas teimosas e sujeira.
05
esfoliar, desdobrar
to facilitate the unfolding or spreading out of something, resembling the process of leaves unfurling
Transitive: to exfoliate a sheet
Exemplos
The scientist exfoliated the layers of graphene using a precise chemical process.
O cientista esfoliou as camadas de grafeno usando um processo químico preciso.
06
descamar, esfoliar
(of rocks or minerals) to peel or flake off thin layers as a result of exposure to weathering or heating processes
Intransitive
Exemplos
The quartzite outcrops exfoliated along the mountain ridge, leaving behind sharp edges and crevices.
Os afloramentos de quartzito descamaram ao longo da crista da montanha, deixando para trás bordas afiadas e fendas.
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