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exfoliant

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An agent or substance used for the process of exfoliation

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: exfoliator, scrub

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From exfoliate.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Afrikaans: afskilferaar — an agent or substance used for the process of exfoliation
  • French: exfoliant — an agent or substance used for the process of exfoliation
  • Spanish: exfoliante — an agent or substance used for the process of exfoliation
  • Spanish: exfoliador — an agent or substance used for the process of exfoliation