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Webster 1913 Edition


Exfoliative

Ex-fo′li-a′tive

,
Adj.
[Cf.F.
exfoliatif
.]
Having the power of causing exfoliation.
Noun.
An exfoliative agent.
Wiseman.

Webster 1828 Edition


Exfoliative

EXFO'LIATIVE

,
Adj.
That has the power of causing exfoliation or the desquamation of a bone.

EXFO'LIATIVE

,
Noun.
That which has the power or quality of procuring exfoliation.

Definition 2024


exfoliative

exfoliative

English

Adjective

exfoliative (comparative more exfoliative, superlative most exfoliative)

  1. That causes, or is accompanied by, exfoliation

Derived terms


Latin

Adjective

exfoliative

  1. vocative masculine singular of exfoliativus