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exfoliation

[eks-foh-lee-ey-shuhn] / ɛksˌfoʊ liˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
molting
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Previously, thin layers of MoSe2 were created using exfoliation -- a method similar to peeling layers off a crystal with adhesive tape.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

We each received an enhancement: I enjoyed the dry exfoliation, while my wife opted for hot stones, one of her favorite add-ons.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026

In fact, countless sources praise yogurt for its skin care benefits, citing everything from lactic acid’s gentle exfoliation effects to its probiotic properties.

From Slate • Feb. 22, 2025

The $120, 45-minute treatment is designed for people 11 to 15 years old and includes a double cleanse, mild exfoliation and, if necessary, extractions to clear out clogged pores.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2024

Kaposi regards it as an aggravation of the physiologic exfoliation of the new-born.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)



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