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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

exfoliate

/ɛksˈfɒlaɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does exfoliate mean?

verb

To remove the top layer of skin, especially to remove dead skin cells, or to remove the outer layer of something, such as a surface or a material.

Example

"She exfoliated her skin before applying the moisturizer."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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