exfoliate

verb

1. spread by opening the leaves of

   verb.contact

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters

   verb.contact

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. remove the surface, in scales or laminae

   verb.contact

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. come off in a very thin piece

   verb.contact

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. grow by producing or unfolding leaves

   verb.change

   Examples

   Plants exfoliate.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. To separate and come off in scales or laminæ, as pieces of carious bone or of bark.

   verb

   Source: webster1913

7. To remove scales, laminæ, or splinters from the surface of.

   verb

   Source: webster1913