exfoliate

/ɛksfˈoʊlieɪt/

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spread by opening the leaves of

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cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters

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remove the surface, in scales or laminae

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come off in a very thin piece

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grow by producing or unfolding leaves; "plants exfoliate"

break away break off cast cast off chip chip off come off drop grow open peel off shake off shed spread spread out throw throw away throw off unfold