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exfoliation

noun

A thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin

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11
Starts with
E
Ends with
N
Contains
XF
Scrabble score
21

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noun

  1. A thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin

noun

  1. The peeling off in flakes or scales of bark or dead skin

    “Exfoliation is increased by sunburn”

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Exfoliation is increased by sunburn

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