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Defoliation vs Exfoliation - What's the difference?

defoliation | exfoliation |

As nouns the difference between defoliation and exfoliation

is that defoliation is the separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves while exfoliation is the scaling off of a bone, a rock, or a mineral, etc.; the state of being exfoliated.

defoliation

English

Noun

(-)
  • The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves.

    • Related terms

    * defoliate * defoliator

    exfoliation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The scaling off of a bone, a rock, or a mineral, etc.; the state of being exfoliated.
  • The loss of leaves from a plant.
  • The removal of a layer of skin, as in cosmetic preparation.

    • See also

    * exfoliant * foliate * foliation ----