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to exfoliate
01
esfoliar, descamar
to shed materials in small pieces, layers, or scales
Intransitive
Exemplos
The tree bark exfoliates as it grows, revealing a smoother layer underneath.
A casca da árvore descama à medida que cresce, revelando uma camada mais lisa por baixo.
Certain paint finishes may exfoliate, leading to the need for repainting.
Certos acabamentos de tinta podem descamar, levando à necessidade de repintura.
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
After a long day outdoors, she likes to exfoliate her skin to remove any dirt and dead cells.
Depois de um longo dia ao ar livre, ela gosta de esfoliar a pele para remover qualquer sujeira e células mortas.
He exfoliates his face twice a week to keep his skin smooth and free from breakouts.
Ele esfolia o rosto duas vezes por semana para manter a pele macia e livre de espinhas.
03
desabrochar, expandir
to unfold or expand in a manner similar to the opening of leaves
Intransitive
Exemplos
The flower petals exfoliated in the warm sunlight, revealing their vibrant colors.
As pétalas das flores descamaram na luz quente do sol, revelando suas cores vibrantes.
As the fern grows, its fronds exfoliate gracefully, forming a lush canopy in the forest.
À medida que a samambaia cresce, suas folhas se desdobram graciosamente, formando um dossel exuberante na floresta.
04
esfoliar, remover camadas
to remove thin layers of material from a surface
Transitive: to exfoliate layers of material
Exemplos
Over time, weathering can exfoliate the outer layers of rock, revealing the underlying structure.
Com o tempo, a intemperização pode esfoliar as camadas externas da rocha, revelando a estrutura subjacente.
High winds can exfoliate the paint on wooden surfaces, exposing the bare wood underneath.
Ventos fortes podem esfoliar a tinta em superfícies de madeira, expondo a madeira nua por baixo.
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 gardener exfoliated the plant's leaves by gently massaging them, encouraging them to open fully.
O jardineiro esfoliou as folhas da planta massageando-as suavemente, incentivando-as a se abrirem completamente.
The art teacher showed the students how to exfoliate the paper by dampening it before painting.
O professor de arte mostrou aos alunos como esfoliar o papel umedecendo-o antes de pintar.
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 granite boulders exfoliated over time, revealing smooth surfaces where layers had peeled away.
Os blocos de granito descamaram com o tempo, revelando superfícies lisas onde as camadas haviam se destacado.
The sandstone cliffs exfoliated in the desert heat, leaving behind sheer faces with exposed layers.
Os penhascos de arenito descamaram no calor do deserto, deixando para trás faces íngremes com camadas expostas.
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