exfoliate

Verb
  1. Spread by opening the leaves of (synset 201583099)
    is a type of: open, spread, spread out, unfold - spread out or open from a closed or folded state
  2. Cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters (synset 201516470)
    is a type of: cast, cast off, drop, shake off, shed, throw, throw away, throw off - get rid of
  3. Remove the surface, in scales or laminae (synset 201265900)
    is a type of: peel off - peel off the outer layer of something
  4. Come off in a very thin piece (synset 201262723)
    is a type of: break away, break off, chip, chip off, come off - break off (a piece from a whole)
  5. Grow by producing or unfolding leaves (synset 200232527)
    "plants exfoliate"
    is a type of: grow - increase in size by natural process

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