exfoliate — to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈsfoʊliˌeɪt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secret to youthful skin? She exfoliates with coffee grounds every morning - talk about getting caffeinated inside and out!
- Dermatologists recommend that you exfoliate your skin 2-3 times per week for optimal results.
- The old wallpaper began to exfoliate in the humid bathroom, creating a modern art disaster on the walls.
exfoliate
VERB[/ɪkˈsfoʊliˌeɪt/]
to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin
to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin
Exfoliate with care, appreciate the glow we facilitate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, the word originates from the concept of 'removing like leaves,' reflecting the removal of dead skin cells as leaves fall in autumn. The term combines the Latin prefix ex- (out) and folium (leaf), literally describing the process of peeling away the outer layer as if shedding leaves.
Breakdown
ex- (out, away) + folium (leaf) + -ate (verb suffix, to cause or perform an action). The morpheme folium refers to a leaf or leaf-like layer, while the suffix -ate converts the nominal root into a transitive verb meaning to strip away in layers.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's secret to youthful skin? She exfoliates with coffee grounds every morning - talk about getting caffeinated inside and out!”
“Dermatologists recommend that you exfoliate your skin 2-3 times per week for optimal results.”
“The old wallpaper began to exfoliate in the humid bathroom, creating a modern art disaster on the walls.”
“She decided to exfoliate before the big date, hoping to literally put her best face forward.”
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